Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. New Living Translation So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored. English Standard Version So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. Berean Standard Bible So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. Berean Literal Bible Therefore I implore you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. King James Bible Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. New King James Version Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. New American Standard Bible Therefore I ask you not to become discouraged about my tribulations in your behalf, since they are your glory. NASB 1995 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory. NASB 1977 Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my afflictions on your behalf, which are your glory. Amplified Bible So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor. Christian Standard Bible So, then, I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory. Holman Christian Standard Bible So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory. American Standard Version Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. Contemporary English Version This is why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honor to you. English Revised Version Wherefore I ask that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. GOD'S WORD® Translation So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by the troubles I suffer for you. In fact, my troubles bring you glory. Good News Translation I beg you, then, not to be discouraged because I am suffering for you; it is all for your benefit. International Standard Version So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory. Majority Standard Bible So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. NET Bible For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory. New Heart English Bible Therefore I ask that you not be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which is your glory. Webster's Bible Translation Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Weymouth New Testament Therefore I entreat you not to lose heart in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf, for they bring you honour. World English Bible Therefore I ask that you may not lose heart at my troubles for you, which are your glory. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfor this reason, I ask [you] not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Berean Literal Bible Therefore I implore you not to lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Young's Literal Translation wherefore, I ask you not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Smith's Literal Translation Wherefore I desire not to lose courage in my pressures for you, which is your glory. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this is your glory. New American Bible So I ask you not to lose heart over my afflictions for you; this is your glory. New Revised Standard Version I pray therefore that you may not lose heart over my sufferings for you; they are your glory. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore I ask that I may not grow weary in my afflictions for your sakes, which is for your happiness. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Because of this I request that you shall not grow weary of me by my afflictions which are for your sakes, for this is your glory. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentFor which cause I beseech you not to grow faint on account of my afflictions for you, which are your glory. Godbey New Testament Therefore I ask that you faint not in my tribulations in your behalf, which is your glory. Haweis New Testament Wherefore I beseech you, that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Mace New Testament Wherefore I desire that you be not dejected at the tribulations I am under for your sake, which are matter of glory to you. Weymouth New Testament Therefore I entreat you not to lose heart in the midst of my sufferings on your behalf, for they bring you honour. Worrell New Testament Wherefore, I ask that ye faint not at my tribulations in your behalf, which, indeed, is your glory. Worsley New Testament Wherefore I desire that ye would not be discouraged at my afflictions on your account, which is your glory. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Mystery of the Gospel…12In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence. 13So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. 14... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,… Cross References 2 Corinthians 1:6-7 If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. / And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort. Philippians 1:29-30 For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him, / since you are encountering the same struggle you saw I had, and now hear that I still have. Colossians 1:24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church. 2 Timothy 2:10 For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 1 Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you. / But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. 2 Corinthians 4:16-17 Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day. / For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Acts 14:22 strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said. 1 Thessalonians 3:3-4 so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this. / Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass. Hebrews 12:3 Consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart. 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly in my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest on me. / That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong. Romans 8:17-18 And if we are children, then we are heirs: heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ—if indeed we suffer with Him, so that we may also be glorified with Him. / I consider that our present sufferings are not comparable to the glory that will be revealed in us. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. John 16:33 I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!” Matthew 5:11-12 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. Treasury of Scripture Why I desire that you faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. ye. Deuteronomy 20:3 And shall say unto them, Hear, O Israel, ye approach this day unto battle against your enemies: let not your hearts faint, fear not, and do not tremble, neither be ye terrified because of them; Isaiah 40:30,31 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: … Zephaniah 3:16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack. at. Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 Corinthians 1:6 And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. Philippians 1:12-14 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; … Jump to Previous Behalf Beseech Desire Discouraged Entreat Faint Feeble Glory Heart Honour Lose Midst Prayer Reason Suffering Sufferings Tribulations Troubles WhereforeJump to Next Behalf Beseech Desire Discouraged Entreat Faint Feeble Glory Heart Honour Lose Midst Prayer Reason Suffering Sufferings Tribulations Troubles WhereforeEphesians 3 1. The hidden mystery that the Gentiles should be saved was made known to Paul by revelation;8. and to him was that grace given, that he should preach it. 13. He desires them not to be discouraged over his tribulation; 14. and prays that they may perceive the great love of Christ toward them. So I ask you The phrase "So I ask you" indicates a personal and pastoral appeal from Paul to the Ephesians. The Greek word used here, "αἰτοῦμαι" (aitoumai), conveys a sense of earnest request or entreaty. Paul, as a spiritual leader, is not commanding but gently urging the believers. This reflects the relational and compassionate nature of his ministry, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and love within the body of Christ. not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you which are your glory Parallel Commentaries ... Greek SoΔιὸ (Dio) Conjunction Strong's 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently. I ask [you] αἰτοῦμαι (aitoumai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. not μὴ (mē) Adverb Strong's 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether. to be discouraged ἐνκακεῖν (enkakein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active Strong's 1573: To be faint, be weary. From ek and kakos; to be weak, i.e. to fail. because of ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. my μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. sufferings θλίψεσίν (thlipsesin) Noun - Dative Feminine Plural Strong's 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure. for ὑπὲρ (hyper) Preposition Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. you, ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. which ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. are ἐστὶν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. glory. δόξα (doxa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. Links Ephesians 3:13 NIVEphesians 3:13 NLT Ephesians 3:13 ESV Ephesians 3:13 NASB Ephesians 3:13 KJV Ephesians 3:13 BibleApps.com Ephesians 3:13 Biblia Paralela Ephesians 3:13 Chinese Bible Ephesians 3:13 French Bible Ephesians 3:13 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Ephesians 3:13 Therefore I ask that you may not (Ephes. Eph. Ep) |
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