en_tn_condensed/eph/03/12.md

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/jit/figs-explicit)

confidence

"certainty" or "assurance"