24 [Even] now I rejoice in [21]the midst of my sufferings on your behalf. And in my own person I am making up whatever is still lacking and remains to be completed [[22]on our part] of Christ’s afflictions, for the sake of His body, which is the church.

25 In it I became a minister in accordance with the divine [23]stewardship which was entrusted to me for you [as its object and for your benefit], to make the Word of God fully known [among you] —

26 The mystery of which was hidden for ages and generations [[24]from angels and men], but is now revealed to His holy people (the saints),