Ephesians 3:13

Translations

Modern

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Traditional

Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Literal

Therefore I ask you not to grow fainthearted in my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

Latin

Propter quod peto ne deficiatis in tribulationibus meis pro vobis: quæ est gloria vestra.

Original

Greek

English

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Notes

Ephesians 3:13

because of my sufferings for you: Paul writes from jail as a prisoner (see 3:1). He understands that suffering is to be expected and that it works for good in a believer's life (see Romans 5:3–5; Colossians 1:24; 1 Thessalonians 3:3; 2 Timothy 3:12; James 1:2–4).

Ephesians 3:2–13

Paul pauses his thought in 3:1 to talk about his role in God's plan. When Paul first converted, God gave him the special task of sharing his grace with the gentiles (see Acts 9:15–16; 22:14–15, 21; 26:17–18; Romans 1:5; 11:13–14; 15:15–18; Galatians 1:15–16; 2:7–9; Colossians 1:25–27; 1 Timothy 2:7; 2 Timothy 4:17).

Ephesians 3:1–13

Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ The Church

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Haggai, Book of Letter to the Ephesians

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