Ephesians 3:13
So I'm asking that you don't get discouraged that I'm suffering—it's for you and you should value that!
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
12Because of him and our trust in him we can come to God in total freedom and confidence.
14This is why I kneel before the Father
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3He is to tell them, “Listen, men of Israel! Today you are going to fight your enemies. Don't be nervous or afraid; don't be panicked or terrified by them.
Zephaniah 3:16On that day the message to the people of Jerusalem will be, “Don't be afraid; don't be discouraged!”
2 Corinthians 1:6If we are in distress, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are being comforted, it is for your comfort, which results in you patiently bearing the same sufferings that we suffer.
Ephesians 3:1This is why, I, Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ for the sake of you foreigners,
Philippians 2:18just as you have such joy and are glad with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and send Timothy on to you. He is our brother and God's co-worker in spreading the good news of Christ. We sent him to strengthen and encourage you in your trust in God
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 →