Ephesians 6:20

to spread which I am an ambassador in chains--so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought.

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

19and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret) of the Good News--

21But in order that you also may know how I am doing, Tychicus our dearly-loved brother and faithful helper in the Lord's service will tell you everything.

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Cross References

Acts 5:29Peter and the other Apostles replied, "We must obey God rather than man.

Acts 26:29"My prayer to God, whether briefly or at length," replied Paul, "would be that not only you but all who are my hearers to-day, might become such as I am--except these chains."

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 →

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