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.

Prayer for Spiritual Strength

14 On account of this, I bend my knees before the Father,

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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

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,

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