# Connecting Statement:

Paul praises God in his sufferings and prays for these Ephesian believers.

# we have boldness

"we are without fear" or "we have courage"

# access with confidence

It may be helpful to state explicitly that this access is into God's presence. Alternate translation: "access into God's presence with confidence" or "freedom to enter into God's presence with confidence" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-explicit]])

# confidence

"certainty" or "assurance"