Summary of Ephesians 3:

Ephesians 3 is a chapter in the New Testament where the Apostle Paul reflects on his mission and the mystery of the Gospel. Here’s a summary:

• Verses 1–6: Paul explains that he has been given a special role by God’s grace—to reveal the “mystery” that Gentiles (non-Jews) are now fellow heirs and members of the same body as the Jews through Christ. This was not fully known in earlier generations.

• Verses 7–13: Paul speaks about his ministry to preach this mystery. Though he considers himself “less than the least of all the Lord’s people,” he has been empowered by God to spread the Gospel and reveal God’s eternal purpose in Christ. He encourages believers not to be discouraged by his sufferings.

• Verses 14–21: Paul prays for the believers, asking that they be strengthened with power through the Holy Spirit, rooted in love, and able to grasp the vastness of Christ’s love. He ends with a doxology, praising God’s ability to do immeasurably more than we ask or imagine.

Overall theme: The unity of Jews and Gentiles in Christ, the grace given to Paul for his mission, and a powerful prayer for spiritual strength and deeper understanding of God’s love.