Ephesians 6:20
in behalf of which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may proclaim it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Noyes Bible
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
Isaiah 33:7Behold, the mighty men cry without: The ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.
Jeremiah 1:7But Jehovah said to me, Say not, I am a child; but go to whomever I send thee, and speak whatever I command thee!
Ezekiel 2:4Brazen-faced and stiff-hearted are the sons to whom I send thee. And thou shalt say to them, Thus saith the Lord Jehovah.
Acts 5:29But Peter and the apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts 26:29And Paul said, I would to God, that with little effort or with great, not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, might be made 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 →