Ephesians 3:1 “For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of…”

Ephesians 3:1

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,

American Standard Version

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,—

Geneva Bible 1599

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

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“I”

2 Corinthians 10:1 Galatians 5:2

2 Corinthians 10:1 · BSB

Now by the mildness and gentleness of Christ, I appeal to you—I, Paul, who am humble when face to face with you, but bold when away.

Galatians 5:2 · BSB

Take notice: I, Paul, tell you that if you let yourselves be circumcised, Christ will be of no value to you at all.

“the”

Colossians 1:24 Ephesians 4:1 Ephesians 6:20 2 Timothy 1:8 Philippians 1:13–16 Luke 21:12

Colossians 1:24 · BSB

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 · BSB

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 · BSB

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

2 Timothy 1:8 · BSB

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 · BSB

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Luke 21:12 · BSB

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.

“for”

Galatians 5:11 1 Thessalonians 2:15 1 Thessalonians 2:16 2 Timothy 2:10

Galatians 5:11 · BSB

Now, brothers, if I am still preaching circumcision, why am I still being persecuted? In that case the offense of the cross has been abolished.

1 Thessalonians 2:15 · BSB

who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men,

1 Thessalonians 2:16 · BSB

hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

2 Timothy 2:10 · BSB

For this reason I endure all things for the sake of the elect, so that they too may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.

Also

Acts 23:18 Philemon 1:23 Ephesians 3:13

Acts 23:18 · BSB

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 1:23 · BSB

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

Ephesians 3:13 · BSB

So I ask you not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Surely you have heard about the stewardship of God’s grace that was given to me for you,

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