Ephesians 3:12

An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

It is in [fellowship with] Christ that we have boldness and confident access [to God] through our faith in Him.

Cross References

Ephesians 2:18

For through Him we [Jews and Gentiles] both have access to the Father by means of one Holy Spirit.

Romans 5:2

And not only this, but we also rejoice in our troubles, knowing that [experiencing] troubles produces endurance;

John 14:6

Jesus answered him, “I am the way [to God], and the truth [to believe], and the life [to live]. No one can go to the Father, except through [believing in] me.

2 Corinthians 3:4

[We say this] because we have such confidence in God through[our relationship with] Christ.

Romans 3:22

Being considered right with God is [obtained] through faith in Jesus Christ by every person who believes [in Him], for there is no favoritism [with God],

Hebrews 3:6

but Christ [was faithful] as a Son over God’s household. And we [Christians] are that household, if we hold on to our confidence [in Christ], and to the boasting [i.e., joy] of our hope [in God], firmly to the end [of our lives].

Hebrews 10:35

[So], do not throw away your confidence, because it pays a rich reward.

1 Peter 3:18

For Christ suffered once for people’s sins [to be forgiven]. [It was the case of] a righteous Man suffering for unrighteous people, so that He could bring you [or, “us”] to God [for salvation]. [Though] He [i.e., Jesus] was put to death physically, He was brought back to life by the Holy Spirit [Note: Some translations say “in spirit”].

1 John 2:28

And now, little children [i.e., dear ones], continue to live in [fellowship with] Christ, so that when He appears, we may have boldness and not have [any reason] to be ashamed in front of Him at His [second] coming.

1 John 3:21

Loved ones, if our hearts do not condemn us [i.e., because we are showing love by helping the needy], we can have boldness before God [in prayer for our own needs];