Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask that you not lose heart at my afflictions on your behalf, which is your glory.
Family 35 New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
12in whom we have the boldness and the access with confidence through faith in Him.
14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:6Now then, if we are afflicted, it is for the sake of your encouragement and deliverance, that are effective for enduring the same sufferings that we also are suffering
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
Philippians 2:18For the same reason you also be glad and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, also our fellow worker in the Gospel of Christ, to confirm you and encourage you concerning 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 →