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Ephesians 3:11-17
English Standard Version
Ephesians 3:11-17
English Standard Version
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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- 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
Ephesians 3:11-17
New International Version
Ephesians 3:11-17
New International Version
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.
A Prayer for the Ephesians
14 For this reason I kneel(D) 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(E) he may strengthen you with power(F) through his Spirit in your inner being,(G) 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts(H) through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted(I) and established in love,
Footnotes
- Ephesians 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).
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