Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask you not to be discouraged because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
12For in Christ we have boldness and access with confidence because of our faith in him.
14For this reason I bend my knees to the Father,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3He must say to them, 'Listen, Israel, you are going to battle against your enemies. Do not let your hearts faint. Do not fear or tremble. Do not be afraid of them.
Zephaniah 3:16In that day they will say to Jerusalem, 1 “Do not fear, Zion. Do not let your hands falter. 1
2 Corinthians 1:6But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; and if we are comforted, it is for your comfort. Your comfort is working effectively when you patiently share in the same sufferings that we also suffer.
Ephesians 3:1Because of this I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles.
Philippians 2:18In the same manner you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and comfort you regarding your faith. + 3:2 Some other versions read, We sent Timothy, our brother and God's servant in the gospel of Christ .
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 →