Ephesians 3:14

Paul’s Prayer for the Ephesians · Ephesians 3:14–21
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Translations

Modern
…... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
Traditional
For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
Literal
…... for reason of this, I bow my knees to the Father,
Latin
Hujus rei gratia flecto genua mea ad Patrem Domini nostri Jesu Christi,

Original

Greek
English
…... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,

Notes

… for this reason I bow my knees before the Father: Paul continues what he began to say at the start of the chapter (see 3:1).

Paul ends this section (1:3–3:21) with a second prayer for the people he is writing to. The first prayer in 1:15–23 was for their spiritual understanding. The second prayer in 3:14–21 is for their spiritual growth and strength.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Living for Christ

Glossary

Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Body of Christ Haggai, Book of Letter to the Ephesians Messiah Prayer Trinity

Topics

God: Fatherhood of Intercession: Exemplified Intercessory Prayer by Ministers for Their People Jesus, the Christ: Son of God Ministers: should be Prayerful Prayer is Described as Bowing the Knees Wisdom: Prayer for Spiritual