Ephesians 3:12 net — in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness.

NET Bible

"in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness."

— Ephesians 3:12, NET Bible

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Ephesians 3:12 in Other Translations

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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and to enlighten everyone about God’s secret plan– the mystery that has been hidden for ages in God who has created all things.

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The purpose of this enlightenment is that through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God should now be disclosed to the rulers and the authorities in the heavenly realms.

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This was according to the eternal purpose that he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord,

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in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness.

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For this reason I ask you not to lose heart because of what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

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Prayer for Strengthened Love For this reason I kneel before the Father,

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from whom every family in heaven and on earth is named.

Ephesians 3:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:12 say?
Ephesians 3:12 in the NET Bible reads: “in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness.”
Where is Ephesians 3:12 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 12.
Who wrote Ephesians?
Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Ephesians about?
Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.
What are the major themes of Ephesians?
Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 3:12.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:12 in?
Ephesians 3:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Ephesians 3:12?
Ephesians 3:12 reads (NET): “in whom we have boldness and confident access to God by way of Christ’s faithfulness.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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