11 This was (A)according to the eternal purpose that he has realized in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have (B)boldness and (C)access with (D)confidence through our (E)faith in him. 13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering (F)for you, (G)which is your glory.

Prayer for Spiritual Strength

14 For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, 15 from whom (H)every family[a] in heaven and on earth is named, 16 that according to (I)the riches of his glory (J)he may grant you to be strengthened with power through his Spirit (K)in your inner being, 17 (L)so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being (M)rooted and (N)grounded in love,

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Footnotes

  1. Ephesians 3:15 Or from whom all fatherhood; the Greek word patria in verse 15 is closely related to the word for Father in verse 14

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