Ephesians 3:13

Ephesians 3:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
• New International Version (NIV)I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.
• English Standard Version (ESV)So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.
• New King James Version (NKJV)Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Context of Ephesians 3:13

11This is in accordance with [the terms of] the eternal purpose which He carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12in whom we have boldness and confident access through faith in Him [that is, our faith gives us sufficient courage to freely and openly approach God through Christ]. So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor. 14For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], 15from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name [God—the first and ultimate Father].

Ephesians 3:13 word by word

διὸ αἰτοῦμαι μὴ ἐγκακεῖν ἐν ταῖς θλίψεσίν μου ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, ἥτις ἐστὶν δόξα ὑμῶν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Whereforeδιόdio · thereforeG1352
• I desireαἰτέωaiteō · to askG154
• that ye faintἐκκακέωekkakeō · to lose heartG1573
• notμήmē · notG3361
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• myἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• tribulationsὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• tribulationsθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• youσύsu · youG4771
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• isεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• gloryδόξαdoxa · gloryG1391

Cross-references for Ephesians 3:13

• Deuteronomy 20:3and shall say to them, ‘Hear, O Israel: you are advancing today to battle against your enemies. Do not lack courage. Do not be afraid, or panic, or tremble [in terror] before them,
• Isaiah 40:30Even youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly,
• Zephaniah 3:16In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not let your hands fall limp.
• Acts 14:22strengthening and establishing the hearts of the disciples; encouraging them to remain firm in the faith, saying, “It is through many tribulations and hardships that we must enter the kingdom of God.”
• Galatians 6:9Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:13And as for [the rest of] you, believers, do not grow tired or lose heart in doing good [but continue doing what is right without weakening].
• Hebrews 12:3Just consider and meditate on Him who endured from sinners such bitter hostility against Himself [consider it all in comparison with your trials], so that you will not grow weary and lose heart.
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
• 2 Corinthians 1:6But if we are troubled and distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; or if we are comforted and encouraged, it is for your comfort, which works [in you] when you patiently endure the same sufferings which we experience.
• Philippians 1:12Now I want you to know, believers, that what has happened to me [this imprisonment that was meant to stop me] has actually served to advance [the spread of] the good news [regarding salvation].
• Colossians 1:24Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf. And with my own body I supplement whatever is lacking [on our part] of Christ’s afflictions, on behalf of His body, which is the church.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2and so we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s servant in [spreading] the good news of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you [exhorting, comforting, and establishing you] in regard to your faith,

Commentaries on Ephesians 3:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13I desire that ye faint not - In those primitive times, when there was much persecution, people were in continual danger of falling away from the faith who were not well grounded in it. This the apostle deprecates, and advances a strong reason why they should be firm: "I suffer my present imprisonment on account of demonstrating your privileges, of which the Jews are envious: I bear my afflictions patiently, knowing that what I have advanced is of God, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13Wherefore I desire that ye faint not - The connection here is this. Paul was then a prisoner at Rome. He had been made such in consequence of his efforts to diffuse the Christian religion among the Gentiles; see the notes at Ephesians 3:1. His zeal in this cause, and the opinions which he held on this subject, had roused the wrath of the Jews, and led to all the calamities which he was now suffering. Of that the Ephesians. he supposes, were aware. It was…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 13-19Verses 13-19 The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. He asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. Strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 13because 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).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. "I entreat you not to be dispirited." for you--in your behalf. which is--rather, "which are your glory," namely, inasmuch as showing that God loved you so much, as both to give His Son for you, and to permit His apostles to suffer "tribulations" for you [Chrysostom] in preaching the Gospel to the Gentiles. See on Ep 3:1, "prisoner for you Gentiles." My tribulations are your spiritual "glory," as your faith is furthered thereby (1Co 4:10).Read the comment

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Commentaries on Ephesians 3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings