Ephesians 3:1

Conservative English Version

Christ Jesus made me his prisoner, so that I could help you Gentiles.

Cross References

Luke 21:12

Before all this happens, you will be arrested and punished. You will be tried in your meeting places and put in jail. Because of me you will be placed on trial before kings and governors.

Acts 21:33

The army commander went over and arrested him and had him bound with two chains. Then he tried to find out who Paul was and what he had done.

Acts 23:18

The officer took him to the commander and said, "The prisoner named Paul asked me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you."

Acts 26:29

Paul answered, "Whether it takes a short time or a long time, I wish you and everyone else who hears me today would become just like me! Except, of course, for these chains."

Acts 9:15

The Lord said to Ananias, "Go! I have chosen him to tell foreigners, kings, and the people of Israel about me.

2 Corinthians 1:6

We suffer in the hope that you will be comforted and saved. And because we are comforted, you will also be comforted, as you patiently endure suffering like ours.

2 Corinthians 10:1

Do you think I am a coward when I am with you and brave when I am far away? Well, I ask you to listen, because Christ himself was humble and gentle.

2 Corinthians 11:23

Are they servants of Christ? I am a fool to talk this way, but I serve him better than they do. I have worked harder and have been put in jail more times. I have been beaten with whips more and have been in danger of death more often.

Galatians 5:11

My friends, if I still preach that people need to be circumcised, why am I in so much trouble? The message about the cross would no longer be a problem, if I told people to be circumcised.

Galatians 5:2

I, Paul, promise you that Christ won't do you any good if you get circumcised.

Galatians 5:24

And because we belong to Christ Jesus, we have killed our selfish feelings and desires.

Ephesians 3:11

God did this according to his eternal plan. And he was able to do what he had planned because of all that Christ Jesus our Lord had done.

Ephesians 3:13

That's why you should not be discouraged when I suffer for you. After all, it will bring honor to you.

Ephesians 3:8

I am the least important of all God's people. But God was kind and chose me to tell the Gentiles that because of Christ there are blessings that cannot be measured.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I beg you to live in a way that is worthy of the people God has chosen to be his own.

Ephesians 6:20

I was sent to do this work, and that's the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should.

Philippians 1:7

You have a special place in my heart. So it is only natural for me to feel the way I do. All of you have helped in the work that God has given me, as I defend the good news and tell about it here in jail.

Colossians 1:24

I am glad that I can suffer for you. I am pleased also that in my own body I can continue the suffering of Christ for his body, the church.

Colossians 4:18

I am signing this letter myself: PAUL. Don't forget that I am in jail. I pray that God will be kind to you.

Colossians 4:3

Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this.

2 Timothy 1:16

I pray that the Lord will be kind to the family of Onesiphorus. He often cheered me up and wasn't ashamed of me when I was put in jail.

2 Timothy 1:8

Don't be ashamed to speak for our Lord. And don't be ashamed of me, just because I am in jail for serving him. Use the power that comes from God and join with me in suffering for telling the good news.

Philemon 1:1

From Paul, who is in jail for serving Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is like a brother because of our faith. Philemon, you work with us and are very dear to us. This letter is to you

Philemon 1:23

Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings,

Philemon 1:9

But I would rather ask you to do it simply because of love. Yes, as someone in jail for Christ,

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.