Ephesians 3:1

Translations

Modern

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Traditional

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Literal

For reason of this, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles...

Latin

Hujus rei gratia, ego Paulus vinctus Christi Jesu, pro vobis gentibus,

Original

Greek

English

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Notes

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason: Paul wrote about the amazing salvation that God's grace brings to undeserving sinners under his judgment. He also wrote about the incredible revelation that gentiles can join God's new family, the people of God (chapters 1–2).
the prisoner of Christ Jesus: Paul wrote this letter while imprisoned for sharing his faith with the gentiles.

Ephesians 3:1–13

Paul explains his special job in God's plan that has existed forever. His role is to announce God's grace to gentiles (non-Jewish people).

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ The Church The Mystery of the Good News

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Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings for you, and I fill up in my flesh what is lacking in regard to Christ’s afflictions for the sake of His body, which is the church.
Ephesians 4:1
As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
Ephesians 6:20
…for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.
Philippians 1:13–16
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
Luke 21:12
But before all this, they will seize you and persecute you. On account of My name they will deliver you to the synagogues and prisons, and they will bring you before kings and governors.
Philemon 1:9
I prefer to appeal on the basis of love. For I, Paul, am now aged, and a prisoner of Christ Jesus as well.
Acts 23:18
So the centurion took him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner sent and asked me to bring this young man to you. He has something to tell you.”
Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
Acts 26:29
“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”
Acts 21:33
The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world Paul: Apostle to the Gentiles, author of many NT epistles

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Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Bond, Bondage Letter to the Colossians Letter to the Ephesians

Topics

Christian Minister: Trials and Persecutions of Gentiles: Conversion of Salvation: Plan of

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