Parallel Verses
Amplified
For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
New American Standard Bible
For this reason I, Paul,
King James Version
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Holman Bible
For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner
International Standard Version
For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of the Messiah Jesus for the sake of you gentiles.
A Conservative Version
For this reason I Paul, 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,--
An Understandable Version
This is the reason that I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles, [pray for you. See 3:14-19].
Anderson New Testament
For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of the Christ Jesus on account of you Gentiles,
Bible in Basic English
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,
Common New Testament
For this reason I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles
Daniel Mace New Testament
This it is that makes me Paul a prisoner for Jesus Christ upon your account, O Gentiles;
Darby Translation
For this reason I Paul, prisoner of the Christ Jesus for you nations,
Goodspeed New Testament
This is why I, Paul, whom Jesus the Christ has made a prisoner for the sake of you heathen??2 if at least you have heard how I dealt with the mercy of God that was given me for you,
John Wesley New Testament
For this cause I Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, (Seeing ye have heard of the dispensation of the grace of God,
Julia Smith Translation
For this, I Paul, the imprisoned of Christ Jesus for you the nations,
King James 2000
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Lexham Expanded Bible
On account of this I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles
Modern King James verseion
For this cause, I, Paul, am the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you nations,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For this cause, I Paul the servant of Jesus Christ am in bonds for your sakes, which are heathen -
Moffatt New Testament
For this reason I Paul, I whom Jesus has made a prisoner for the sake of you Gentiles ??2 for surely you have heard how the grace of God which was vouchsafed me in your interests has ordered it,
Montgomery New Testament
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles??2 for surely you have heard of the stewardship of the grace of God entrusted to me for you?
NET Bible
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles --
New Heart English Bible
For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
Noyes New Testament
For this cause [I bend my knees], I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you gentiles;
Sawyer New Testament
For this cause I Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ for you gentiles,
The Emphasized Bible
For this cause, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you the nations: -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
FOR this cause [am] I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Twentieth Century New Testament
For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Jesus, the Christ, for the sake of you Gentiles--
Webster
For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Weymouth New Testament
For this reason I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles--
Williams New Testament
This is why I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of the heathen --
World English Bible
For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
Worrell New Testament
For this cause I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you gentiles,
Worsley New Testament
For this cause I Paul am the prisoner of Jesus Christ for the sake of you Gentiles:
Youngs Literal Translation
For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you the nations,
Themes
Disciples/apostles » What the disciples know
Gentiles/heathen » The apostle of the gentiles/heathen
Holy spirit » The holy spirit witnessing
Knowledge » What the disciples know
Partaking » Who partakes with the lord
Topics
Interlinear
Charin
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Ephesians 3:1
Prayers for Ephesians 3:1
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Mystery Of Christ Revealed
1 For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— 2 assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of God’s grace that was entrusted to me [to share with you] for your benefit;
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 4:1
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Colossians 1:24
Now I rejoice in my sufferings on your behalf. And with my own body I
Acts 23:18
So he took him and led him to the commander and said, “Paul the prisoner called for me and asked me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you.”
Ephesians 6:20
for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should.
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
2 Timothy 1:8
So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord or about me His prisoner, but with me take your share of suffering for the gospel [continue to preach regardless of the circumstances], in accordance with the power of God [for His power is invincible],
Luke 21:12
Acts 21:33
Then the commander came up and arrested Paul, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.
Acts 26:29
And Paul replied, “Whether in a short time or long, I wish to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become such as I am, except for these chains.”
Acts 28:17-20
Three days later he called together the leaders of the Jews; and when they had gathered, he said to them, “Kinsmen, though I have done nothing against our people or against the customs of our fathers, yet I was turned over as a prisoner from Jerusalem into the hands of the Romans.
2 Corinthians 10:1
Now I, Paul, urge you by the gentleness and graciousness of Christ—I who am meek [so they say] when with you face to face, but bold [outspoken and fearless] toward you when absent!
2 Corinthians 11:23
Are they [self-proclaimed] servants of Christ?—I am speaking as if I were out of my mind—I am more so [for I exceed them]; with far more labors, with far more imprisonments, beaten times without number, and often in danger of death.
Galatians 5:2
Notice, it is I, Paul, who tells you that if you receive circumcision [as a supposed requirement of salvation], Christ will be of no benefit to you [for you will lack the faith in Christ that is necessary for salvation].
Galatians 5:11
But as for me,
Ephesians 3:13
So I ask you not to lose heart at my sufferings on your behalf, for they are your glory and honor.
Philippians 1:13-16
My imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ has become common knowledge throughout the whole
Colossians 4:3
At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned;
Colossians 4:18
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
who
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];
2 Timothy 2:9-10
for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned!
Revelation 2:10