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Ephesians 3:12-17
New International Version
Ephesians 3:12-17
New International Version
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, 15 from whom every family[a] in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches(D) he may strengthen you with power(E) through his Spirit in your inner being,(F) 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts(G) through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted(H) and established in love,
Footnotes
- Ephesians 3:15 The Greek for family (patria) is derived from the Greek for father (pater).
Ephesians 3:12-17
New King James Version
Ephesians 3:12-17
New King James Version
12 in whom we have boldness and access (A)with confidence through faith in Him. 13 (B)Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, (C)which is your glory.
Appreciation of the Mystery
14 For this reason I bow my knees to the (D)Father [a]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, (E)according to the riches of His glory, (F)to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in (G)the inner man, 17 (H)that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, (I)being rooted and grounded in love,
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- Ephesians 3:14 NU omits of our Lord Jesus Christ
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