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14. Τούτου χάριν. Resuming Eph 3:1. Such being the prospect open before you.
κάμπτω τὰ γόνατά μου. The attitude of adoration (Rom 11:4; Rom 14:11; Php 2:10; cf. Isa 45:23), but also of prayer (Luk 22:41; Act 7:60; Act 9:40; Act 20:36; Act 21:5).
πρὸς τὸν πατέρα. Cf. on Eph 2:18. Note the absolute use (see 5:l). The Fatherhood of God is the ground of Prayer (Mat 6:8; Mat 7:11; Rom 8:15, &c.).