Ephesians 3:13

Ephesians · New Testament · Chapter 3

“Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.”Ephesians 3:13

What Does Ephesians 3:13 Mean?

Ephesians 3:13 is found in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 13 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Patience, Suffering, and Courage.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Ephesians 3:13 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

Galatians 6:9“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Proverbs 24:10“If thou faint in the day of adversity, thy strength is small.”Isaiah 55:6“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:”Colossians 1:24“Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body’s sake, which is the church:”2 Thessalonians 3:13“But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing.”1 Peter 4:16“Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.”2 Corinthians 4:1“Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;”Acts 20:24“But none of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry, which I have received of the Lord Jesus, to testify the gospel of the grace of God.”2 Timothy 1:8“Be not thou therefore ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, nor of me his prisoner: but be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel according to the power of God;”Isaiah 40:30“Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall:”Romans 5:3“And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;”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.”1 Timothy 2:1“I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men;”Zephaniah 3:16“In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.”Ephesians 3:1“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,”Philippians 1:12“But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;”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;”Philippians 2:26“For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick.”1 Thessalonians 3:3“That no man should be moved by these afflictions: for yourselves know that we are appointed thereunto.”Lamentations 1:22“Let all their wickedness come before thee; and do unto them, as thou hast done unto me for all my transgressions: for my sighs are many, and my heart is faint.”

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