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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