1 P or esta razão eu, Paulo, o prisioneiro de Cristo Jesus por amor de vós gentios...

For this reason '> because I preached that you are thus built up together], I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus the Christ for the sake and on behalf of you Gentiles—

2 S e é que tendes ouvido a dispensação da graça de Deus, que para convosco me foi dada;

Assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace (His unmerited favor) that was entrusted to me for your benefit,

3 c omo pela revelação me foi manifestado o mistério, conforme acima em poucas palavras vos escrevi,

that the mystery (secret) was made known to me and I was allowed to comprehend it by direct revelation, as I already briefly wrote you.

4 p elo que, quando ledes, podeis perceber a minha compreensão do mistério de Cristo,

When you read this you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ.

5 o qual em outras gerações não foi manifestado aos filhos dos homens, como se revelou agora no Espírito aos seus santos apóstolos e profetas,

was never disclosed to human beings in past generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles (consecrated messengers) and prophets by the Spirit.

6 a saber, que os gentios são co-herdeiros e membros do mesmo corpo e co-participantes da promessa em Cristo Jesus por meio do evangelho;

that the Gentiles are now to be fellow heirs, members of the same body and joint partakers in the same divine promise in Christ through the glad tidings (the Gospel).

7 d o qual fui feito ministro, segundo o dom da graça de Deus, que me foi dada conforme a operação do seu poder.

Of this I was made a minister according to the gift of God’s free grace (undeserved favor) which was bestowed on me by the exercise (the working in all its effectiveness) of His power.

8 A mim, o mínimo de todos os santos, me foi dada esta graça de anunciar aos gentios as riquezas inescrutáveis de Cristo,

To me, though I am the very least of all the saints (God’s consecrated people), this grace (favor, privilege) was granted and graciously entrusted: to proclaim to the Gentiles the unending (boundless, fathomless, incalculable, and exhaustless) riches of Christ,

9 e demonstrar a todos qual seja a dispensação do mistério que desde os séculos esteve oculto em Deus, que tudo criou,

Also to enlighten all men and make plain to them what is the plan of the mystery kept hidden through the ages and concealed until now in God Who created all things by Christ Jesus.

10 p ara que agora seja manifestada, por meio da igreja, aos principados e potestades nas regiões celestes,

that through the church the complicated, many-sided wisdom of God in all its infinite variety and innumerable aspects might now be made known to the angelic rulers and authorities (principalities and powers) in the heavenly sphere.

11 s egundo o eterno propósito que fez em Cristo Jesus nosso Senhor,

This is in accordance with the terms of the eternal and timeless purpose which He has realized and carried into effect in Christ Jesus our Lord,

12 n o qual temos ousadia e acesso em confiança, pela nossa fé nele.

In Whom, because of our faith in Him, we dare to have the boldness (courage and confidence) of free access (an unreserved approach to God with freedom and without fear).

13 P ortanto vos peço que não desfaleçais diante das minhas tribulações por vós, as quais são a vossa glória.

So I ask you not to lose heart at what I am suffering in your behalf. for it is an honor to you.

14 P or esta razão dobro os meus joelhos perante o Pai,

For this reason '> seeing the greatness of this plan by which you are built together in Christ], I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

15 d o qual toda família nos céus e na terra toma o nome,

For Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.

16 p ara que, segundo as riquezas da sua glória, vos conceda que sejais robustecidos com poder pelo seu Espírito no homem interior;

May He grant you out of the rich treasury of His glory to be strengthened and reinforced with mighty power in the inner man by the Spirit.

17 q ue Cristo habite pela fé nos vossos corações, a fim de que, estando arraigados e fundados em amor,

May Christ through your faith dwell (settle down, abide, make His permanent home) in your hearts! May you be rooted deep in love and founded securely on love,

18 p ossais compreender, com todos os santos, qual seja a largura, e o comprimento, e a altura, e a profundidade,

That you may have the power and be strong to apprehend and grasp with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth;

19 e conhecer o amor de Cristo, que excede todo o entendimento, para que sejais cheios até a inteira plenitude de Deus.

to know '> through experience for yourselves] the love of Christ, which far surpasses mere knowledge; that you may be filled unto all the fullness of God '> become a body wholly filled and flooded with God Himself]!

20 O ra,

Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the power that is at work within us, is able to do superabundantly, far over and above all that we ask or think —

21 a esse seja glória na igreja e em Cristo Jesus, por todas as gerações, para todo o sempre. Amém.

To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations forever and ever. Amen (so be it).