Ephesians 3:13
Wherefore I entreat you not to be disheartened by the troubles I am suffering for you, since they are your glory.
Noyes 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 whom we have our boldness and our access in confidence, through faith in him.
14For this cause I bend my knees to the Father,
Cross References
Zephaniah 3:16In that day shall it be said to Jerusalem, Fear not! And to Zion, Let not thy hands hang down!
2 Corinthians 1:6And whether we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation, which showeth its power in enabling you to bear patiently the same sufferings which we also endure; and our hope is steadfast in your behalf; or whether we are comforted, it is for your comfort and salvation,
Ephesians 3:1For this cause [[I bend my knees]], I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you gentiles;
Philippians 2:18For the same reason, do ye also rejoice, and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and a fellow-laborer with God in the gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to 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 →