Ephesians 3:13
Strong's Lexicon
So
Διὸ (Dio)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 1352: Wherefore, on which account, therefore. From dia and hos; through which thing, i.e. Consequently.

I ask [you]
αἰτοῦμαι (aitoumai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask.

not
μὴ ()
Adverb
Strong's Greek 3361: Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.

to be discouraged
ἐνκακεῖν (enkakein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 1573: To be faint, be weary. From ek and kakos; to be weak, i.e. to fail.

because of
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

sufferings
θλίψεσίν (thlipsesin)
Noun - Dative Feminine Plural
Strong's Greek 2347: Persecution, affliction, distress, tribulation. From thlibo; pressure.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's Greek 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

you,
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

which
ἥτις (hētis)
Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever.

are
ἐστὶν (estin)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

glory.
δόξα (doxa)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's Greek 1391: From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, I ask [you] not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.

King James Bible
Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

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

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

New American Standard Bible
Therefore I ask you not to lose heart at my tribulations on your behalf, for they are your glory.

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

Holman Christian Standard Bible
So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory.

International Standard Version
So then, I ask you not to become discouraged because of my troubles on your behalf, which work toward your glory.

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

American Standard Version
Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

English Revised Version
Wherefore I ask that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which are your glory.

Young's Literal Translation
wherefore, I ask you not to faint in my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
















Cross References
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.

2 Corinthians 4:1
Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;

Ephesians 3:1
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Ephesians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:

Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Ephesians 3:11
According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:

Ephesians 3:10
To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God,

Ephesians 3:14
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

Ephesians 3:15
Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,

Ephesians 3:16
That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
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