Ephesians 3:1 Douay-Rheims

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

John Chrysostom

A.D. 347–407 Patristic

He has mentioned Christ's great and affectionate care; he now passes on to his own, insignificant indeed as it is, and a very nothing in comparison with that, and yet this is enough to engage them to himself. For this cause, saith he, am I also bound. For if my Lord was crucified for your sakes, much more am I bound. He not only was bound Himself, but allows His servants to be bound also,-"for you Gentiles." It is full of emphasis; not only do we no longer loathe you, but we are even bound, saith he, for your sakes and of this exceeding grace am I partaker.

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A.D. 407 · on Eph 3:1 (Homily on Ephesians 6)

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