11. God did this according to his eternal purpose, which he achieved through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12. In union with Christ and through our faith in him we have the boldness to go into God's presence with all confidence.
13. I beg you, then, not to be discouraged because I am suffering for you; it is all for your benefit.
14. For this reason I fall on my knees before the Father,
15. from whom every family in heaven and on earth receives its true name.
16. I ask God from the wealth of his glory to give you power through his Spirit to be strong in your inner selves,