Nothing escapes God's eternal plans. The mission to the gentiles was not a catch-up measure. In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. The gospel is powerful enough even for gentiles. C. Understanding the forces actually at work, we can take our share in the continuing story illustrated in Paul.
Faithful testimonies generate testimonies.
And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. However events appear at first, they are still illustrations of God's benevolent providence.