Ephesians 6:20
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
American Standard Version
In The King James Version
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
In Context
Cross References
2 Samuel 10:2And David said, I will show kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father showed kindness unto me. So David sent by his servants to comfort him concerning his father. And David`s servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.
Isaiah 33:7Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.
Jeremiah 1:7But Jehovah said unto me, Say not, I am a child; for to whomsoever I shall send thee thou shalt go, and whatsoever I shall command thee thou shalt speak.
Ezekiel 2:4And the children are impudent and stiffhearted: I do sent thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah.
Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 26:29And Paul [said], I would to God, that whether with little or with much, not thou only, but also all that hear me this day, might become such as I am, except these bonds.
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:20-24
The Conclusion. ( a. d. 61.) 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: 22 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your… Read the whole commentary →