Ephesians 3:12-16

New International Version

¹² In him and through faith in him we may approach God^(A) with freedom and confidence.^{(B) 13} I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

A Prayer for the Ephesians

¹⁴ For this reason I kneel^(C) before the Father, ¹⁵ from whom every family^[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. ¹⁶ I pray that out of his glorious riches^(D) he may strengthen you with power^(E) through his Spirit in your inner being,^(F)