Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, which will bring you glory.
Text-Critical English NT
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 Christ and our faith in him, we have boldness and confident access to God.
14For this reason I bow my knees in prayer before the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:6If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation, which helps you patiently endure the same sufferings that we suffer. And our hope for you is steadfast. If we are comforted, it is also for your comfort and salvation,
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles, bow my knees in prayer.
Philippians 2:18In the same way you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and we sent Timothy our brother, who is a servant of God and our fellow worker in the gospel of Christ, to establish you 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 →