Thoughts On the Apostle's Bondage

Paul was willing to suffer the hardships of Roman imprisonment if the gospel could be furthered by his chains. (1 Peter 1:12-14.) He did not want the Ephesian brethren to give up because of his suffering in bonds. This was especially true since more Gentiles were being given an opportunity to learn of God's great plan. Also, as the last verse would indicate, though he was chained, Paul was still free to approach God's throne (3:13).

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