Ephesians 3:13
for this reason, I ask [you] not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Literal Standard Version
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 freedom and the access in confidence through the faith of Him,
14For this cause I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3and said to them, Hear, O Israel: You are drawing near today to battle against your enemies, do not let your hearts be tender, do not fear, nor make haste, nor be terrified at their presence,
Zephaniah 3:16In that day it is said to Jerusalem, || “Do not fear, O Zion, || Do not let your hands be feeble.
2 Corinthians 1:6and whether we be in tribulation, [it is] for your comfort and salvation, that is worked in the enduring of the same sufferings that we also suffer; whether we are comforted, [it is] for your comfort and salvation;
Ephesians 3:1For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you the nations,
Philippians 2:18because of this you also rejoice and are glad with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timotheus—our brother, and a servant of God, and our fellow-workman in the good news of the Christ—to establish you, and to comfort 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 →