Ephesians 4:1

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you, &c.] Or “in the Lord”; that is, for the Lord's sake; (See Gill on “<490301>Ephesians 3:1”). Some connect this phrase, “in the Lord”, with the following word, “beseech”: as if the sense was, that the apostle entreated the believing Ephesians, in the name of the Lord, and for his sake, to take heed to their walk and conversation, that it be as became the calling by grace, and to glory, with which they were called: and this exhortation he enforces from the consideration of the state and condition in which he was, a prisoner, not for any wickedness he had been guilty of, but for the Lord's sake, which seems to be the true sense of the word; and…”

“EXHORTATIONS TO CHRISTIAN DUTIES RESTING ON OUR CHRISTIAN PRIVILEGES, AS UNITED IN ONE BODY, THOUGH VARYING IN THE GRACES GIVEN TO THE SEVERAL MEMBERS, THAT WE MAY COME UNTO A PERFECT MAN IN CHRIST. (Eph. 4:1-32) Translate, according to the Greek order, "I beseech you, therefore (seeing that such is your calling of grace, the first through third chapters) I the prisoner in the Lord (that is, imprisoned in the Lord's cause)." What the world counted ignominy, he counts the highest honor, and he glories in his bonds for Christ, more than a king in his diadem [THEODORET]. His bonds, too, are an argument which should enforce his exhortation. vocation--Translate, "calling" to accord, as the Greek…”

“I, therefore - In view of the great and glorious truths which God has revealed, and of the grace which he has manifested toward you who are Gentiles. See the previous chapters. The sense of the word “therefore” - οὖν oun - in this place, is, “Such being your exalted privileges; since God has done so much for you; since he has revealed for you such a glorious system; since he has bestowed on you the honor of calling you into his kingdom, and making you partakers of his mercy, I entreat you to live in accordance with these elevated privileges, and to show your sense of his goodness by devoting your all to his service.” The force of the word “I,” they would all feel. It was the appeal and…”

“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord - Imprisoned for his sake and for your sakes; for the sake of the gospel which he had preached amongst them. This was therefore a powerful motive to them to comfort him under it by their obedience. Ephesians 4:3”

“4:1–6:20 Therefore: Ephesians divides into two sections, the first devoted to explaining the Good News, the second to drawing out the implications for Christian living. This arrangement reflects Paul’s belief that believers’ lives should be a response of gratitude for God’s grace. 4:1-6 God’s saving grace for both Jews and Gentiles should be reflected in how the two groups relate to each other in the church: They are to accept each other warmly, just as God has accepted them. 4:1 I, a prisoner for serving the Lord: See study note on 3:1. • Though salvation can never be earned, believers are to live in a manner worthy of their calling to salvation (see Phil 1:27; Col 1:10; 1 Thes 2:12). •…”

“prisoner: Eph 3:1 of the Lord: or, in the Lord beseech: Jer 38:20; Rom 12:1; Co1 4:16; Co2 5:20, Co2 6:1, Co2 10:1; Gal 4:12; Plm 1:9, Plm 1:10; Pe1 2:11; Jo2 1:5 walk: Eph 4:17, Eph 5:2; Gen 5:24, Gen 17:1; Act 9:31; Phi 1:27, Phi 3:17, Phi 3:18; Col 1:10, Col 4:12; Th1 2:12, Th1 4:1, Th1 4:2; Tit 2:10; Heb 13:21 vocation: Eph 4:4; Rom 8:28-30; Phi 3:14; Th2 1:11; Ti2 1:9; Heb 3:1; Pe1 3:9, Pe1 5:10; Pe2 1:3 Ephesians 4:2”