Eph 3:1. Τούτου χάριν) for this cause. This subject is resumed at Eph 3:14. [Such is the rich abundance of the apostolic spirit.-V. g.]-ὁ δέσμιος) The ambassador, and he too bound [a prisoner].-ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν, for you) The persecutors were incensed against Paul’s zeal in behalf of the Gentiles, so that they imprisoned him; and his very bonds were profitable to the Gentiles, Eph 3:13; 2Ti 2:10.-τῶν ἐθνῶν, for the Gentiles) This is explained in the following verses.