Commentaries:
Jamieson, Fausset, and Brown
For this cause--Resuming the thread of Ephesians 3:1, "For this cause." Because ye have such a standing in God's Church [ALFORD].
bow my knees--the proper attitude in humble prayer. Posture affects the mind, and is not therefore unimportant. See Paul's practice (Acts 20:36); and that of the Lord Himself on earth (Luke 22:41).
unto the Father--The oldest manuscripts omit "of our Lord Jesus Christ." But Vulgate and some very old authorities retain them: Ephesians 3:15, "From whom," in either case, refers to "the Father" (Patera), as "family" (patria, akin in sound and etymology) plainly refers to Him. Still the foundation of all sonship is in Jesus Christ.
Other commentary entries containing this verse:
Song of Solomon 3:4
Ephesians 3:1
Ephesians 3:1
Philippians 2:10
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