11. That was God's plan from the beginning. He has worked it out through Christ Jesus our Lord.
12. Through him and through faith in him we can approach God. We can come to him freely. We can come without fear.
13. So here is what I'm asking you to do. Don't lose hope because I am suffering for you. It will lead to the time when God will give you his glory.
14. I bow in prayer to the Father because of my work among you.