Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
12In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.
14... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3saying to them, “Hear, O Israel, today you are going into battle with your enemies. Do not be fainthearted or afraid; do not be alarmed or terrified because of them.
Zephaniah 3:16On that day they will say to Jerusalem: “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands fall limp.
2 Corinthians 1:6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience.
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
Philippians 2:18So you too should be glad and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and minister for God, and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you 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 →