11 according to the purpose of the ages which he carried out in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through faith in him.[a] 13 Therefore I ask you[b] not to be discouraged at my afflictions on behalf of you, which are your glory.

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 3:12 Or “through his i.e., Christ’s faithfulness”
  2. Ephesians 3:13 Here the direct object is supplied from context in the English translation

11 according to his eternal purpose(A) that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 12 In him and through faith in him we may approach God(B) with freedom and confidence.(C) 13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

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