At that time, Jerusalem will be told,\par “Be strong, don’t be afraid!\par
Ephesians 3:13 - Easy To Read Version So I ask you not to become discouraged \{and lose hope\} because of the sufferings I am having for you. My sufferings bring honor to you. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition So I ask you not to lose heart [not to faint or become despondent through fear] at what I am suffering in your behalf. [Rather glory in it] for it is an honor to you. American Standard Version (1901) Wherefore I ask that ye may not faint at my tribulations for you, which are your glory. Common English Bible So then, I ask you not to become discouraged by what I’m suffering for you, which is your glory. Catholic Public Domain Version Because of this, I ask you not to be weakened by my tribulations on your behalf; for this is your glory. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Wherefore I pray you not to faint at my tribulations for you, which is your glory. |
At that time, Jerusalem will be told,\par “Be strong, don’t be afraid!\par
In those cities Paul and Barnabas made the followers \{of Jesus\} stronger. They helped them to stay in the faith. Paul and Barnabas said, “We must suffer many things on our way into God’s kingdom.”
If we have troubles, those troubles are for your comfort and salvation. If we have comfort, it is for your comfort. This helps you to patiently accept the same sufferings that we have.
We must not become tired of doing good. We will receive our harvest \{of eternal life\} at the right time. We must not give up!
So I (Paul) am a prisoner of Christ Jesus. I am a prisoner for you people who are not Jews.
The priest will say, ‘Men of Israel, listen to me! Today you are going against your enemies in battle. Don’t lose your courage! Don’t be troubled or upset! Don’t be afraid of the enemy!