Ephesians 3:13

13. Wherefore In blessed review of the comprehensive results of this Gentile call and apostleship.

I desire I beseech you for myself.

Faint not Be not downcast or disheartened. There might be those who feared that the imprisonment of the apostle was a refutation of his doctrine. They might be disgusted at a cause that so poorly sustained its champion. Hence Paul alludes bravingly to his bonds; he is “an ambassador in Christ,” “the prisoner” of Christ. And hence, to inspirit them to a similar brave view, to thrill them with the same spirit, he uses these electric words.

For you As Gentiles, and as sinners, then, he preached and suffered in their stead.

Your glory That I and you should suffer chains and death for Christ and his elect.

Paul, having expanded the view of his apostolic office, (note, Ephesians 3:1,) is now ready for the apostolic prayer.