Ephesians 3:13 cpdv — Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this 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. "

— Ephesians 3:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Ephesians 3 — Context

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so that the manifold wisdom of God may become well-known to the principalities and powers in the heavens, through the Church,

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according to that timeless purpose, which he has formed in Christ Jesus our Lord.

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In him we trust, and so we approach with confidence, through his faith.

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Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this is your glory.

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By reason of this grace, I bend my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

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from whom all paternity in heaven and on earth takes its name.

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And I ask him to grant to you to be strengthened in virtue by his Spirit, in accord with the wealth of his glory, in the inner man,

Ephesians 3:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:13 say?
Ephesians 3:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this is your glory. ”
Where is Ephesians 3:13 in the Bible?
Ephesians 3:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 13.
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 3:13.
What translation should I read Ephesians 3:13 in?
Ephesians 3:13 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 3:13?
Ephesians 3:13 reads (CPDV): “Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this is your glory. ” 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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