Should his Lord decide that Paul must go free, all the armies of Nero could not stop him” (Boles p. 242). The apostle intended saying at the beginning of the chapter what he says in Ephesians 3:14, "For this cause, I Paul, bow my knees," i.e. This is what Paul lived and ministered for, this is what motivated Paul, and this is what He knew Christ wanted him to do in life. )—a claim surely which would neither be like Paul nor in harmony with the thought of the paragraph. This charge, and others associated with it, still hung over him as he waited in Rome for his appeal to come up for hearing in the supreme court” (Bruce pp. It is uttered in the majestic style of their apostle, who, however humble in himself, is authoritative in his divine office. 3. is not part of a parenthesis, but a paragraph complete within itself; nor at Ephesians 3:13, which is of too limited scope and fails to meet the full force of the ; but at Ephesians 3:14, where the is repeated. Winer, § 30, 2, β; Acts 23:11. Ephesians 3:1-7 Grateful for the Gospel - Steven Cole; Ephesians 3:1-4 The Unity of the Body, Part 4 - John MacArthur; A STEWARDSHIP OF GOD'S GRACE. This chapter is parenthetical, and within it is another parenthesis, verses: Ephesians 3:2-13. Ephesians 4:1 (‘prisoner in the Lord’). vi. Acts 21:21; Acts 21:18; 2 Timothy 1:11-12). We are to be light houses, not secure. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers. The order of Christ"s names is actually reversed in the Greek and should appear as Christ Jesus which gives emphasis to the Messiahship of the Lord and point to the prisonership being due to the Jews actions against him for preaching to the Gentiles a Gospel of Christ. Catena in loc. [205] Codex Ephraemi (sæc. Jerome supplies-cognovi mysterium, and Camerarius gives us-hoc scribo. , Paul first states the call of the Gentiles. * [3:1–13] Paul reflects on his mission to the Gentiles. 4:8-15. One of Stevens's copies adds, "am an ambassador", as in Ephesians 6:20 and another of them, "glory", or "rejoice"; see Philippians 2:16. 3. I Paul—And doubtless no human name so thrilled their hearts at the utterance as this I Paul. Others, again, such as the Codices D, E, supply πρεσβεύω - a spurious insertion borrowed from Ephesians 6:20, and adopted by Ambrosiaster and Castalio, as well as by Calvin in his Latin rendering-legatione fungor. Werner Bible Commentary "For freedom Christ has freed us" — Galatians 5:1. It is uttered in the majestic style of their apostle, who, however humble in himself, is authoritative in his divine office. The main subject of, as an apostle to take the Good News to the Gentiles. The main subject of Ephesians 3:1-13is God’s call to the Gentiles and Paul’s mission as an apostle to take the Good News to the Gentiles. For you Gentiles.—This was literally true of the origin of his captivity, proceeding as it did from the jealousy of the Jews, excited by the free admission of the Gentiles to the Church; but the reference is not to be limited to this. 3. In every phase of life he is Christ’s. The article with the expresses simply the character in which Paul appears at present or the class to which he belongs (cf. [203] Codex Sinaiticus (sæc. So the Syr., Chrys., Mey. At this point he starts with fervent prayer in their behalf; but the mention of his apostleship carries him out into a full expatiation of thirteen verses upon that glorious office; and when that excursion is finished, the actual record of his prayer begins at the fourteenth verse. 3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God’s grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. This wasabout 61 years after the birth of Christ. His unshaken firmness was no small additional proof that he had discharged his office in a proper manner. In the former hypothesis, the connection thus stands—“I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles”—“even to me, less than the least of all saints, is this grace given.” But here there is no natural contact of ideas, and the change of case from the nominative to the dative, though vindicated by OEcumenius from examples in Thucydides and Demosthenes, is, as Origen affirms, a solecism, and is fatal to the hypothesis. “Though imprisoned in Rome and awaiting trial by Caesar, Paul is the prisoner of Christ Jesus. 1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, 2 If ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: 3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) For this office he was qualified by direct revelation from Jesus Christ, concerning the purpose of redemption, of his knowledge of which the preceding portions of his epistle, were sufficient evidence, Ephesians 3:3, Ephesians 3:4. This would be more correctly rendered, "For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner," etc. PRISON AND PRIVILEGES (Ephesians 3:1-13)To understand the connection of thought in this passage it has to be noted that Ephesians 3:2-13 are one long parenthesis. This is better than any of the various modes of explanation which have been proposed, except the one first mentioned, which gives a far better sense. It was thus for the Gentiles that he was a prisoner; and there is probably also the further thought in the that Paul’s imprisonment was to be for their good, helpful to their Christian life. Ephesians 2:19-22 Fellowship Needs to Be a Priority. For you Gentiles. Biblical Commentary Ephesians 3:1-12. Well which is it? [204] [205] [206]2, 3, Vulg., etc.— : on behalf of you the Gentiles. This glorious purpose has been executed in Christ, in whom we as redeemed have free access to God. Another circumstance greatly fitted to interest the Ephesians was, that the persecutions of Paul were endured for the Gentiles, — that his troubles and dangers were on their account. For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download). 1. This blessed renovation was under Paul’s Gentile apostleship, instrumentally, Ephesians 3:1-13. Meyer's rendering is peculiar-deshalb-that you may be built-zu diesem Behufe bin Ich Paulus, der Gefesselte Christi Jesu um euret, der Heiden wi llen. [204] Codex Alexandrinus (sæc. Since the Holy Spirit is inspiring him, I would suggest if it is parenthetical that it is most certainly an insertion of the Spirit rather than a random thought Paul succumbed to in his excitement. Study the bible online using commentary on Ephesians 3 and more! For this cause — That you may be so built up together, and made the temple of God, and his habitation through the Spirit; I bow my knees, &c., see Ephesians 3:14, with which the words are evidently closely connected, (as they are also with the close of the preceding chapters) the subsequent paragraph to the end of Ephesians 3:13 manifestly coming in by way of parenthesis. There is no small difference among expositors about the connection of these words: the fairest and easiest seems to be, either: 1. And in this case what is revealed has been a mystery. The apostle regarded his imprisonment as God"s will for him then. He was Christ’s prisoner, not the emperor’s; comp. If we need to take a fall in order to witness, then we should if that is the situation God places us in. It was his office as apostle of the Gentiles which exposed him to persecution, and led to his present incarceration. The business people soldmodels of Diana’s *temple there. [202] Codex Vaticanus (sæc. .—After much discussion of the construction of this verse, there seems little doubt that the nominative, “I, Paul,” must be carried on beyond the digression upon the mystery of the gospel, and his part in ministering it, which follows. What is the apostle’s prayer for the church? And this was to call them everywhere to salvation, because God had so determined this from the beginning, although he deferred a great while the manifestation of his counsel. . ), now at St. Petersburg, published in facsimile type by its discoverer, Tischendorf, in 1862. The only question which can well be raised is whether the resumption takes place at Ephesians 3:13, “I desire that ye faint not;” or at Ephesians 3:14, “I bow my knees;” and this seems decided for the latter alternative, both by the emphatic repetition of “for this cause,” and by the far greater weight and finality of the latter sentence. Since God has blessed us so greatly, Paul prayed that his readers would comprehend fully the extent of God"s love for them ( Ephesians 3:14-21). All the information in between is supposed to be a rabbit trail that he runs off on because he is so excited about the information. The only question which can well be raised is whether the resumption takes place at Ephesians 3:13, “I desire that ye faint not;” or at Ephesians 3:14, “I bow my knees;” and this seems decided for the latter alternative, both by the emphatic repetition of “for this cause,” and by the far greater weight and finality of the latter sentence. I think that verse one tells the Gentiles he was a prisoner for them - as he was a prisoner for the Jews - he is a prisoner because he is preaching the Gospel and in the specific context of Acts it is because of the Jews accusations that he was a prisoner. Both must be carefully noted. (131) To strengthen his authority still more, he speaks in lofty terms of his prison. Many supply the verb εἰμί—“For this cause I Paul am the prisoner of Jesus Christ.” This conjecture has for its authority the Peschito, which is followed by Chrysostom, Theophylact, Anselm, Erasmus, Aretius, Cajetan, Beza, with a large host of modern critics, the version of Tyndale, and Geneva. ed. This proves that at the time of writing this, Paul was in bonds, and there can he no question that he was in Rome. "'Mystery' is the term that runs throughout this passage from Ephesians. Of Jesus Christ - Greek, 'Christ Jesus' (Philem 13): the office is thus prominent; the person in the English version. [200] Codex Claromontanus (sæc. ), a Græco-Latin MS., at Dresden, edited by Matthæi in 1791. The special truth, now more plainly revealed than ever before, was the union of the Gentiles with the Jews as joint partakers of the promise of redemption, by means of the gospel, Ephesians 3:5, Ephesians 3:6. The simplest adjustment is to insert after : “I Paul am the prisoner,” etc. "For this reason" refers to what Paul had said about God"s blessings that are now the possession of both Gentile and Jewish believers. Where then have we the resumption? From these words the digression of Ephesians 3:2-13 starts, bringing out the reality and greatness of that mission. At this point he starts with fervent prayer in their behalf; but the mention of his apostleship carries him out into a full expatiation of thirteen verses upon that glorious office; and when that excursion is finished, the actual record of his prayer begins at the fourteenth verse. It was while he was in Jerusalem with representatives of Gentile churches who were taking their churches" respective gifts that he was charged with violating the sanctity of the temple. The Second Lesson for this Sunday is the first in a series of readings from the Letter to the Ephesians extending over seven Sundays. So Tyndale renders it, "For this cause I, Paul, the servant of Jesus, am in bonds." In Ephesians 3:1-12 God has revealed this mystery to him. As he was Christ's servant, apostle, and minister, so he was Christ's prisoner. The prisoner of Jesus Christ; one who is subjected to imprisonment for the cause of Jesus Christ. Ephesians 3:1-12 Commentary by Brian Peterson. The paraphrase of Chrysostom is- διὰ τοῦτο καὶ ἐγὼ δέδεμαι; and he adds in explanation of the phrase—“if my Master was crucified for you, much more am I bound.” But our objection is, first, that δέσμιος has the article-I am the prisoner, whereas Paul may be supposed to say, “I am a prisoner.” It is alleged by Beza, Rollock, and Meyer, that the notoriety of Paul as a prisoner might have prompted him to use the article. The prisoner of Jesus Christ; for Christ’s sake, for asserting his cause and honour: see 2 Timothy 1:8 Philemon 1:1,9. For this cause I, Paul, the prisoner, &c. The sense seems to be, I, Paul, am a prisoner; otherwise the sense will be suspended, and interrupted by a long parenthesis till the 14th verse, where it is again repeated, "for this cause I bow my knees." St. Paul regards the captivity as only one incident in a mission sending him entirely to the Gentiles (Acts 21:21; Romans 11:13; Galatians 2:9). 309-310). chap. So highly ought the name of Christ to be revered by us, that what men consider to be the greatest reproach, ought to be viewed by us as the greatest honour. He normally went to the Jews first and then to the Gentiles. I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles. True he was excited about it, but whether it was merely a rabbit trail or not I am not overly sure. The office is the prominent thought in the latter arrangement; the person, in the former. For this cause; in view of all that has been said concerning your introduction through Christ, to the household of faith. His loss of liberty arose from no violation of law on his part: it was solely in prosecuting his mission that he was apprehended and confined; for he was in fetters-, ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν τῶν ἐθνῶν—“on behalf of you Gentiles,” a common sense of the preposition, which is repeated in Ephesians 3:12. For the idea with which the paragraph closes is that his afflictions were their glory (Ephesians 3:13). But such a supposition is not in harmony with the apostle's character. Once Saul, the synonym of antichristian intolerance, it was now Paul, not merely a disciple or a servant, but-, ὁ δέσμιος τοῦ χριστοῦ ᾿ιησοῦ—“the prisoner of Christ Jesus.” 2 Timothy 1:8; Philemon 1:9. (1) For this cause . We often refrain from our duty of being a light house so that we can remain secure. The is omitted by Tisch. So also Locke, Rosenmuller, Doddridge, Whitby, Koppe, and others understand it. As the gospel is the means of bringing the Gentiles to this fellowship with the saints, Paul was, by the special grace and almighty power of God, converted and made a minister of the gospel, Ephesians 3:7, Ephesians 3:8. Christians are “born again” by the will of the Father, and are in his spiritual household (John 3:5; Ephesians 1:5; 2:19). Ephesians 3:1-6 Missionary to The Gentiles. Ephesians 3:7-13 Mystery of God’s Grace. [201] Codex Boernerianus (sæc. praying that ye may be strengthened with might hy his Spirit, &c.; i.e. “He had come to be a prisoner, not one who had been arrested for only a few days, but one that had been bound for several years” (Lenski p. 462). More than this, his very imprisonment was made useful by him in setting agencies in operation for the extension of the gospel among the Gentiles. These study questions are free to … He digresses at "For this cause," and does not complete the sentence which he had intended, until Eph 3:14, where he resumes the words, "For this cause," namely, because I know this your call of God as Gentiles (Eph 2:11-22), to be "fellow-heirs" with the Jews (Eph 3:6), "I bow my knees to" the Father of our common Saviour (Eph 3:14, 15) to confirm you in the faith by His Spirit. Ephesians 4:1 (with the AV, Mich., Winer, etc. For you Gentiles - Made a prisoner at Rome on your behalf, because I maintained that the gospel was to be preached to the Gentiles; see Acts 22:21-23. See Acts 22:22. St. Paul regards the captivity as only one incident in a mission sending him entirely to the Gentiles (Acts 21:21; Romans 11:13; Galatians 2:9). ᾿εγὼ παῦλος—“I Paul,” his own name being inserted to give distinctness, personality, and authority to the statement, as in 1 Corinthians 1:12-13; 1 Corinthians 3:4-5; 1 Corinthians 3:22; 2 Corinthians 10:1; Galatians 5:2; Colossians 1:23; 1 Thessalonians 2:18; Philemon 1:9. Of course after work, before work, and on break we are free to voice our witness - and we should as we have opportunity. As there is no verb of which the words, ἐγὼ παῦλος, I Paul, are the nominative, there is great diversity of opinion as to the proper construction of the passage. , Philemon 1:1); not his pre-eminence among the Lord’s prisoners, as if it = the prisoner par excellence (Mey. Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-7 (Read Ephesians 3:1-7) For having preached the doctrine of truth, the apostle was a prisoner, but a prisoner of Jesus Christ; the object of special protection and care, while thus suffering for him. because you Gentiles are fellow citizens of the saints, and specially because you Ephesians are included in the temple of God. For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles (Ephesians 3:1) Paul was writing to the Ephesian Christians from the confinement of Roman imprisonment. (a) These words, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, are taken passively, that is to say, I, Paul, am cast into prison for maintaining the glory of Christ. 2; and now, chap. Ephesians 4:7-16 Gifts From The Risen Messiah. But what of the construction and connection here? 3, he comes to a point in his own Ego. His reference to himself as Christ"s prisoner for the sake of the Gentiles led him to digress and explain why he was such. It is more than prisoner for Christ’s sake. Paul has become a prisoner for Christ for the sake of the Gentiles, to whom he has been called to proclaim the Good News of Christ. ычникам. Paul mentions he is a prisoner for the Gentiles, yet in Acts 28:17-28 he tells the Jews he is a prisoner for Israel. Eph 3:1-21. And to the application, just when is the last time you suffered so that you could witness to anyone? Paul prays that the Ephesian Christians will be strengthened in their inner beings. Ephesians 3:1-12. Ephesians 3:14-21. They had been “dead in transgressions and sins,” (2:1), but God in his mercy “made (them) alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), and raised us up with him, and made us to sit with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus” (2:5-6). The prisoner of Christ Jesus. 1; he next narrows to his Ephesian converts, chap. resumed, and the apostolic prayer offered. The most common view is that the sentence here begun is recommenced and finished in Ephesians 3:14, where the words, "For this cause" are repeated. For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, according to the gift of the grace of God, by the effectual working of his power —, am I, Paul, the fettered one of Christ Jesus for the sake of you, the Gentiles, Such is the rich abundance of the apostolic spirit. If he had merely said, “I am a prisoner,” this would not have conveyed the idea of his being an ambassador. To not witness so that we aren"t spoken ill of, or so that we aren"t thought ill of is not the trait of a believer that is to be the light of the world. But here, starting at this point from the word Gentiles, Paul first states the call of the Gentiles, Ephesians 3:2-6; next, his own divine commission as their apostle, 7-9; and last, what the mission imports, 10-12. 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