Against the view that there is here a resumption of Ephesians 3:1, see on that verse. The natural theme for this transition is an appeal for spiritual strength from God. 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the # Eph. 20 (AY)Now to Him who is (AZ)able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, (BA)according to the power that works within us, 21 (BB)to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations [p]forever and ever. 4:19) according to the riches of His glory, # 1 Cor. New American Standard Bible (NASB). 8:9; 2 Cor. 2 d Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.. 3:4; Heb. 16:13; Phil. 8 To me, (H)who am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given, that I should preach among the Gentiles (I)the unsearchable riches of Christ, 9 and to make all see what is the [b]fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the ages has been hidden in God who (J)created all things [c]through Jesus Christ; 10 (K)to the intent that now (L)the [d]manifold wisdom of God might be made known by the church (M)to the [e]principalities and powers in the heavenly places, 11 (N)according to the eternal purpose which He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord, 12 in whom we have boldness and access (O)with confidence through faith in Him. 14 For this reason I bow my knees to the (R)Father [f]of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, (S)according to the riches of His glory, (T)to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in (U)the inner man, 17 (V)that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, (W)being rooted and grounded in love, 18 (X)may be able to comprehend with all the saints (Y)what is the width and length and depth and height— 19 to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled (Z)with all the fullness of God. New King James Version (NKJV). Gain a concise, fundamental grasp of what the Bible is all about. Phrases like "for this reason" always beg the question of "For what reason?" 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. Paul’s Relationship to the Divine Mystery 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 3:2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3:3 that by revelation the divine secret was made known to me, as I wrote before briefly. Ephesians 3:8 Though I am less than the least of all the saints, this grace was given me: to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, Ephesians 3:11 according to the eternal purpose that He accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. Ephesians 3:1, CSB: "For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles--" What does Ephesians 3:1 mean? For a brief time at the end of his second missionary journey, and then for more than two years on his third missionary journey, Posture affects the mind, and is not therefore unimportant. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, The gospel was revealed to him as he had previously mentioned (Ephesians 3:3). Spiritual Blessings in Christ. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. 3 For this reason I, Paul, (A)the prisoner of (B)Christ Jesus (C)for the sake of you (D)Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the (E)administration of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 (F)that (G)by revelation there was (H)made known to me (I)the mystery, (J)as I wrote before briefly. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles--King James Bible For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, Holman Christian Standard Bible ... Ephesians 3:1 Ephesians 3:1 NIV Amen. Ephesians Greeting. 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief. 8 To me, (V)the very least of all [e]saints, this grace was given, to (W)preach to the Gentiles the unfathomable (X)riches of Christ, 9 and to [f]enlighten all people as to what the plan of the (Y)mystery is which for ages has been (Z)hidden in God, (AA)who created all things; 10 so that the multifaceted (AB)wisdom of God might now be (AC)made known through the church to the (AD)rulers and the authorities in (AE)the heavenly places. Ephesians 3:14-15. Ephesians 3 - NAS: For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles - if indeed you have heard of the stewardship of God's grace which was given to me for you; 13 (P)Therefore I ask that you do not lose heart at my tribulations for you, (Q)which is your glory. This prayer begins a transition from the first half of his letter, focused on doctrinal ideas, to the second half, where those ideas are put into practice. 13 Therefore I ask [k]you not (AJ)to become discouraged about my tribulations (AK)in your behalf, [l]since they are your glory. "For this reason" which is known as a term of conclusion. 7:22 the inner man, 17 # John 14:23; Rom. Ephesians 3:1-12 NIV For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. For this reason [grasping the greatness of this plan by which Jews and Gentiles are joined together in Christ] I bow my knees [in reverence] before the Father [of our Lord Jesus Christ], ... Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ: λ.] Ephesians 3:1-21 NIV For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. For all the saints. 3:4, 9; 6:19]; Col. 1:26; 4:3, 2 Cor. A Prayer for the Ephesians. 1 Paul, a an apostle of Christ Jesus b by the will of God,. 20 Now (AA)to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly (AB)above all that we ask or think, (AC)according to the power that works in us, 21 (AD)to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Ephesians 3:1–21 The Mystery of the Gospel Revealed 3 For this reason I, Paul, o a prisoner of Christ Jesus p on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of q the stewardship of r God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 s how the mystery was made known to … Ephesians 3:13, CSB: "So then I ask you not to be discouraged over my afflictions on your behalf, for they are your glory." NKJV, Ancient-Modern Bible, Comfort Print: One faith. of Jesus Christ--Greek, "Christ Jesus." 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the [a]dispensation of the grace of God (A)which was given to me for you, 3 (B)how that by revelation (C)He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already, 4 by which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ), 5 which in other ages was not made known to the sons of men, as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to His holy apostles and prophets: 6 that the Gentiles (D)should be fellow heirs, of the same body, and partakers of His promise in Christ through the gospel, 7 (E)of which I became a minister (F)according to the gift of the grace of God given to me by (G)the effective working of His power. 3:4 When reading this, you will be able to understand my insight into this secret of Christ. In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, NKJV, Vines Expository Bible, Comfort Print: A Guided Journey Through the Scriptures with Pastor Jerry Vines, NKJV, Lucado Encouraging Word Bible, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, New King James Version, NKJV, Open Bible, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Complete Reference System. To the saints who are in Ephesus, and c are faithful 1 in Christ Jesus:. 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the [ a]dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, 3 how that by revelation 4:16; 10:19, 35; [1 John 2:28; 3:21], John 14:23; Rom. 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 if indeed you have heard of the administration of God’s grace which was given to me for you; 3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before briefly. 1:3 Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, 15 from whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named, 16 that He would grant you, # (Eph. 11:25; 16:25; Eph. The first passage (Ephesians 3:1–13) includes Paul mentioning himself by name as a prisoner on behalf of the Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1). Ephesians 3 New American Standard Bible (NASB) Paul’s Stewardship. Epistle to the Ephesians STUDY 3 Ephesians 1:15-18a. Handed down. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Chapter 3 begins by speaking of the mystery of Christ revealed (Ephesians 3:1–13). 14 For this reason I (AL)bend my knees before the Father, 15 from whom [m]every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, 16 that He would grant you, according to (AM)the riches of His glory, to be (AN)strengthened with power through His Spirit in (AO)the inner [n]self, 17 so that (AP)Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being (AQ)rooted and (AR)grounded in love, 18 may be able to comprehend with (AS)all the [o]saints what is (AT)the width and length and height and depth, 19 and to know (AU)the love of Christ which (AV)surpasses knowledge, that you may be (AW)filled to all the (AX)fullness of God. 4:13; Col. 1:11 to be strengthened with might through His Spirit in # Rom. Acts 23:18; Eph 4:1; 2 Tim 1:8; Philem 1, 9, 23, Rom 11:25; 16:25; Eph 3:4, 9; 6:19; Col 1:26f; 4:3, Rom 11:25; 16:25; Eph 3:3, 9; 6:19; Col 1:26f; 4:3, Rom 11:25; 16:25; Eph 3:3, 4; 6:19; Col 1:26f; 4:3, 2 Cor 3:4; Heb 4:16; 10:19, 35; 1 John 2:28; 3:21, John 14:23; Rom 8:9f; 2 Cor 13:5; Eph 2:22, NASB, Classic Reference Bible, Red Letter Edition: The Perfect Choice for Word-for-Word Study of the Bible, NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Daily Bible, Paperback: Holy Bible, New American Standard Bible, NASB, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, The Charles F. Stanley Life Principles Bible, Large Print: Large Print Edition, NASB, Thinline Bible, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print, NASB, Thinline Bible, Giant Print, Red Letter Edition, 1995 Text, Comfort Print. That is what gets him sidetracked. Used by permission. St. Paul’s ministry to the Gentiles a Divine grace to himself If not wholly singular, there is something very characteristic, in this view which the Apostle of the Gentiles took of his vocation. 2:22], NKJV Study Bible, Full-Color, Comfort Print: The Complete Resource for Studying God’s Word, The NKJV, American Patriot's Bible, Hardcover: The Word of God and the Shaping of America. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches e he may strengthen you with power f through his Spirit in your inner being, g 17 so that Christ may dwell in … In Ephesians 3:1, Paul calls himself a prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles. 1:7; 2:4; Phil. The Prisoner of the Mystery (Ephesians 3:1-5) Ephesians 3:1. Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles. [⇑ See verse text ⇑] Because of their reasons for great confidence, Paul suggests his readers should not be discouraged to hear of his struggles. For this cause — Resuming the thread of Ephesians 3:1, “For this cause.” Because ye have such a standing in God‘s Church [Alford]. He decides to elaborate on why he is … κάμπτω κ. τ. bow my knees — the proper attitude in humble prayer. The first (carrying on what is implied in the contrast drawn out in Ephesians 2) is the absolute newness of this dispensation to the Gentiles—a mystery hidden from the beginning in God, but now at last revealed. All rights reserved. For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles. The office is the prominent thought in the latter arrangement; … See on Php 2:10. Context Summary Ephesians 3:14–21 is a prayer from Paul on behalf of the Christians of Ephesus. [Rom. Ephesians 3 - For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles -- New American Standard Bible®, Copyright © 1960, 1971, 1977, 1995, 2020 by The Lockman Foundation. [182] Τούτου χάριν] on this account, in order that ye may not become disheartened, Ephesians 3:13. 8:9; 2 Cor. if indeed you have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which was given to me for you, Ephesians 3 - For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles-- He assumes his readers know of his calling to serve them (Ephesians 3:2). In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, Upgrade to Bible Gateway Plus, and take your Bible knowledge to a new level this year! “For this Reason” Ephesians 3:14-21 Paul begins this passage with the phrase “for this reason.” He used that phrase in chapter one to tell the people ---for this reason---because of your love for all of God’s people and because of your faith---I haven’t stopped praying for you. Scripture taken from the New King James Version®. 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