Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory.
World English Bible British
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 we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
14For this cause, I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Cross References
Deuteronomy 20:3and shall tell them, “Hear, Israel, you draw near today to battle against your enemies. Don’t let your heart faint! Don’t be afraid, nor tremble, neither be scared of them;
Zephaniah 3:16In that day, it will be said to Jerusalem, “Don’t be afraid, Zion. Don’t let your hands be weak.”
2 Corinthians 1:6But if we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation. If we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you the patient enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer.
Ephesians 3:1For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
Philippians 2:18In the same way, you also should be glad and rejoice with me.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in the Good News of 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 →