Ephesians 3:2

Ephesians 3:1 kjva — For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Ephesians 3:1, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Ephesians 3:1 in Other Translations

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KJV
“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,”
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ASV
“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles,— ”
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WEB
“For this cause I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,”
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NET
“Paul’s Relationship to the Divine Mystery For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles”
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DRB
“For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles:”
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BBE
“For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles,”
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Ephesians 3 — Context

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 he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words,

Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

Ephesians 3:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 3:1 say?

Ephesians 3:1 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,”

Where is Ephesians 3:1 in the Bible?

Ephesians 3:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 3, verse 1.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 3:1.

What translation should I read Ephesians 3:1 in?

Ephesians 3:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 3:1?

Ephesians 3:1 reads (KJVA): “For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 3:1 kjva — For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

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