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What the Fathers say
Eastern Fathers
John Chrysostom
For what could be better than those bonds which always in his Epistles he prefers to all things else, saying, "Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ:" and again, "On this account I am bound with this chain, but the word of God is not bound;" and, "Even unto bonds, as an evil-doer." The punishment was twofold. …
Theophylact of Ohrid
Having pointed out Christ's care for us, he then speaks also of his own care. Since, he says, my Lord has shown such deeds toward us, it is necessary for me as well to contribute as much as possible. Therefore I am a prisoner for you. And if He was crucified, then I, at the very least, am in bonds for you. And by the words "for you Gentiles" he indicated the following: "not only do we not abhor you, but we even accept bonds for your sake and consider it an honor to be called prisoners of Christ."
Western Saints
Jerome
After a diligent search I have found nothing that answers to his prior clause.… For he does not say, "For this reason I, Paul, have done this or that or have taught this or that." Instead, leaving the thought in suspense, he goes on to other matters. Perhaps we ought to pardon him for what he himself has admitted when he said, "if unschooled in speech, at least not in knowledge," and look for order in his meaning rather than in his words. …
Thomas Aquinas
The Apostle has previously recounted the many blessings of God granted to the human race and the Apostles themselves; here he turns to God's special blessings bestowed on himself. First he sets forth his thought in a general way. Secondly, he explains each part of it in detail (3:3). Concerning the first he does two things: First, he describes his condition in respect to patience and the sufferings he endures. Secondly, in reference to the gifts of grace God has given him (3:2). …
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