11 This was in (A)accordance with the [a]eternal purpose which He [b]carried out in (B)Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and [c](C)confident (D)access through faith [d]in Him. 13 Therefore I ask [e]you not (E)to become discouraged about my tribulations (F)in your behalf, [f]since they are your glory.

14 For this reason I (G)bend my knees before the Father, 15 from whom [g]every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to (H)the riches of His glory, to be (I)strengthened with power through His Spirit in (J)the inner [h]self,

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 3:11 Lit purpose of the ages
  2. Ephesians 3:11 Or formed
  3. Ephesians 3:12 Lit access in confidence
  4. Ephesians 3:12 Lit of Him
  5. Ephesians 3:13 Or that I may not lose
  6. Ephesians 3:13 Lit which are
  7. Ephesians 3:15 Or the whole
  8. Ephesians 3:16 Lit person

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