13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Other Translations of Ephesians 3:13

New International Version

13 I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

English Standard Version

13 So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory.

The Message

13 So don't let my present trouble on your behalf get you down. Be proud!

New King James Version

13 Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

New Living Translation

13 So please don't lose heart because of my trials here. I am suffering for you, so you should feel honored.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 3:13

Commentary on Ephesians 3:13-19

(Read Ephesians 3:13-19)

The apostle seems to be more anxious lest the believers should be discouraged and faint upon his tribulations, than for what he himself had to bear. He asks for spiritual blessings, which are the best blessings. Strength from the Spirit of God in the inner man; strength in the soul; the strength of faith, to serve God, and to do our duty. If the law of Christ is written in our hearts, and the love of Christ is shed abroad there, then Christ dwells there. Where his Spirit dwells, there he dwells. We should desire that good affections may be fixed in us. And how desirable to have a fixed sense of the love of God in Christ to our souls! How powerfully the apostle speaks of the love of Christ! The breadth shows its extent to all nations and ranks; the length, that it continues from everlasting to everlasting; the depth, its saving those who are sunk into the depths of sin and misery; the height, its raising them up to heavenly happiness and glory. Those who receive grace for grace from Christ's fulness, may be said to be filled with the fulness of God. Should not this satisfy man? Must he needs fill himself with a thousand trifles, fancying thereby to complete his happiness?

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

Other Translations of 2 Timothy 2:10

New International Version

10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

English Standard Version

10 Therefore I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

The Message

10 That's why I stick it out here - so that everyone God calls will get in on the salvation of Christ in all its glory.

New King James Version

10 Therefore I endure all things for the sake of the elect, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

New Living Translation

10 So I am willing to endure anything if it will bring salvation and eternal glory in Christ Jesus to those God has chosen.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:10

Commentary on 2 Timothy 2:8-13

(Read 2 Timothy 2:8-13)

Let suffering saints remember, and look to Jesus, the Author and Finisher of their faith, who for the joy that was set before him, endured the cross, despised the shame, and is now set down at the right hand of the throne of God. We must not think it strange if the best men meet with the worst treatment; but this is cheering, that the word of God is not bound. Here we see the real and true cause of the apostle's suffering trouble in, or for, the sake of the gospel. If we are dead to this world, its pleasures, profits, and honours, we shall be for ever with Christ in a better world. He is faithful to his threatenings, and faithful to his promises. This truth makes sure the unbeliever's condemnation, and the believer's salvation.