Ephesians 3:13
For this reason it is my prayer that you may not become feeble because of my troubles for you, which are your glory.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
12By whom we come near to God without fear through faith in him.
14For this cause I go down on my knees before the Father,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3Give ear, O Israel: today you are going forward to the fight; let your heart be strong; do not let uncontrolled fear overcome you because of those who are against you;
Zephaniah 3:16In that day it will be said to Jerusalem, Have no fear: O Zion, let not your hands be feeble.
2 Corinthians 1:6But if we are troubled, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which takes effect through your quiet undergoing of the same troubles which we undergo:
Ephesians 3:1For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,
Philippians 2:18And in the same way do you be glad and have a part in my joy.
1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the good news of Christ, to give you strength and comfort in your faith;
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 3:2-14
The Apostle's Sufferings; Paul's Appointment as an Apostle; Paul's Labours as an Apostle. ( a. d. 61.) 1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now… Read the whole commentary →