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Ephesians 3:1-21
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commentaryMatthew Henry on Ephesians 3:1-7For 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. All the gracious offers of the gospel, and…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Apostle's Sufferings; Paul's Appointment as an Apostle; Paul's Labours as an Apostle. (a. d. 61.)THE APOSTLE'S SUFFERINGS; PAUL'S APPOINTMENT AS AN APOSTLE; PAUL'S LABOURS AS AN APOSTLE. (A. D. 61.) Here we have the account which Paul gives the Ephesians concerning himself, as he was appointed by God the apostle of…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1"The prisoner of Jesus Christ." The apostle often refers to his prison-life, and here presents himself to the Churches as "an ambassador in bonds" (Ephesians 6:20). I. HE WAS A MOST CELEBRATED PRISONER. Perhaps he was r…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-13God's purpose as to the Gentiles. This passage a parenthesis after Ephesians 3:1—a reference to Paul's personal history. It contains the explanation of his whole career, the secret of his wonderful zeal. Why was he a pr…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-13The death of the tribal spirit. The apostle, having stated the unity between Jews and Gentiles in the one spiritual temple, proceeds in this parenthesis to state the aspect of the gospel which is thus presented. It amou…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-13DIGRESSION ON THE ADMISSION OF THE GENTILES TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1For this cause. The reference is not merely to the last statement or illustration, but to the whole view of the purpose of God toward the Gentiles unfolded in Ephesians it. The apodosis does not come in till verse 14, a…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Ephesians 3:1-13Aspects of the true gospel ministry. "For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, if ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God which is given me to you-ward: how that by revelation…Joseph S. Exell and contributors