Ephesians 3:13
"I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory...." — Ephesians 3:13 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.”Ephesians 3:13 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Ephesians 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder, a witness of Christ’s sufferings and one who also will share in the glory to be revealed:
1 Peter 5:9Resist him, standing firm in the faith, because you know that your brothers throughout the world are undergoing the same kind of sufferings.
Romans 8:17Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.
Romans 8:18I consider that our present sufferings are not worth comparing with the glory that will be revealed in us.
1 Peter 1:11trying to find out the time and circumstances to which the Spirit of Christ in them was pointing when he predicted the sufferings of Christ and the glories that would follow.
1 Peter 2:19For it is commendable if a man bears up under the pain of unjust suffering because he is conscious of God.
1 Peter 4:12Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:13But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed.
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Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Ephesians 3:13. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Ephesians 3:13 mean?
"I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory...." — Ephesians 3:13 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Ephesians 3:13?
Ephesians 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians. This verse comes from chapter 3, which can be read in full at the Ephesians chapter 3 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Ephesians 3:13 read in other translations?
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