Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
So I'm asking you, please don't lose heart because of what I'm going through for you. Actually, my struggles for your sake are something you can be proud of.
Don't feel bad about my struggles, they're actually proof of how much you matter.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote his letter to the Ephesians while imprisoned in Rome for preaching the gospel to both Jews and Gentiles. This verse comes in the midst of Paul explaining his role in revealing God's mysterious plan of salvation, urging the Ephesians not to be discouraged by his sufferings because they ultimately serve the believers' spiritual advancement. Paul's tribulations highlight the cost of spreading the faith in a hostile Roman Empire, where early Christians faced persecution.
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