Ephesians 3:12-14

Expanded Bible

¹² In Christ we ·can come before [have access to] God with ·freedom [boldness; freedom to speak] and ·without fear [with confidence]. We can do this ·through faith in Christ [or because of Christ’s faithfulness]. ¹³ So I ·ask you not to become [or pray that you would not be] discouraged because of the ·sufferings [trials] I am having for you. My ·sufferings [trials; affliction] are ·for your glory [to bring you honor/eternal glory].

The Love of Christ

¹⁴ So [^CPaul begins again the prayer he started in v. 1] I ·bow in prayer [kneel] before the Father