Ephesians 3:13
Therefore I beg you not to be disheartened at the sufferings that I am undergoing for your sakes; for they redound to your honour.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
In Context
14For this reason, then, I kneel before the Father —
Cross References
2 Corinthians 1:6If we meet with trouble, it is for the sake of your consolation and salvation; and, if we find consolation, it is for the sake of the consolation that you will experience when you are called to endure the very sufferings that we ourselves are enduring;
Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus, the Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles —
Philippians 2:18and do you also rejoice and share my joy.
1 Thessalonians 3:2and sent Timothy, our Brother and God’s minister of the Good News of the Christ, to strengthen 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 →