KJV King James Version
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
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Ephesians 3:12
In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
In Him and through faith in Him we may enter God’s presence with boldness and confidence.
WEB World English Bible
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
ASV American Standard Version
in whom we have boldness and access in confidence through our faith in him.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
in whom we have the freedom and the access in confidence through the faith of him,
Surrounding context — Ephesians 3
9 And to make all [men] see what [is] the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:
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,
11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord:
12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.
13 Wherefore I desire that ye faint not at my tribulations for you, which is your glory.
14 For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
15 Of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named,
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Original-language word links
These Hebrew/Greek tokens are linked by Strong's number. Click one for its lexicon definition and other occurrences.
ἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongᾧG3739 · hos, hēwhichἔχομενG2192 · echōto have/beτὴνG3588 · hothe/this/whoπαρρησίανG3954 · parrēsiaboldnessκαὶG2532 · kaiandπροσαγωγὴνG4318 · prosagōgēaccessἐνG1722 · enin/on/amongπεποιθήσειG4006 · pepoithēsisconfidenceδιὰG1223 · diathrough/because ofτῆςG3588 · hothe/this/whoπίστεωςG4102 · pistisfaithαὐτοῦ.G846 · autosit/s/he
Cross-references
Ephesians 2:18For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.Romans 5:2By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God.Hebrews 4:14-16Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast [our] profession.John 14:6Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.Hebrews 10:19-22Having therefore, brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus,2 Corinthians 3:4And such trust have we through Christ to God-ward:
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