Ephesians 3:12 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Bible Comments

In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.

Translate, 'Our boldness and our access (Ephesians 2:18) in confidence through our faith in Him.' 'THE access' (Greek); the formal introduction into a monarch's presence. Esther had access, but not access with confidence (Esther 4:16, "So will I go in unto the king: if I perish, I perish"). Three stages: we believe God's promises; then conceive confidence; hence, follows intrepid boldness, so as constantly to draw nigh to God.

Ephesians 3:12

12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him.