Ephesians 6:20 Parallel Translations

Because I have already been doing this as Christ's representative, I am in prison. So pray that I speak about this Good News as boldly as I have to.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

ASV:

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

BBE:

For which I am a representative in chains, and that I may say without fear the things which it is right for me to say.

DBY:

for which I am an ambassador bound with a chain, that I may be bold in it as I ought to speak.

ERV:

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

WEY:

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

WBS:

For which I am an embassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

WEB:

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

YLT:

for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak freely -- as it behoveth me to speak.

Ephesians 6:20 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 21:33 Then the commander came up and took hold of him, and ordered him to be bound with two chains; and he began asking who he was and what he had done.

Acts 28:20 "For this reason, therefore, I requested to see you and to speak with you, for I am wearing this chain for the sake of the hope of Israel."

2 Corinthians 3:12 Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech,

2 Corinthians 5:20 Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making an appeal through us; we beg you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Ephesians 3:1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles--

Philippians 1:7 For it is only right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of grace with me.

Colossians 4:3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;

Colossians 4:4 that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.

Philemon 1:9 yet for love's sake I rather appeal to you-- since I am such a person as Paul, the aged, and now also a prisoner of Christ Jesus-- (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

PNT:

6:20 For which. The gospel.
I am an ambassador in bonds. As an ambassador is sent to a foreign court to declare the will of the king, so Paul, though in chains, was Christ's ambassador sent to Rome to declare the will of his King.

WES:

6:20 An ambassador in bonds - The ambassadors of men usually appear in great pomp. How differently does the ambassador of Christ appear!

MHC:

6:19-24 The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace among themselves. And the grace of the Spirit, producing faith and love, and every grace. These he desires for those in whom they were already begun. And all grace and blessings come to the saints from God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, that is, the favour of God; and all good, spiritual and temporal, which is from it, is and shall be with all those who thus love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, and with them only.

CONC:

Ambassador Behoveth Bold Boldly Bonds Bound Chain Chains Declare Embassador Fear Fearlessly Freely Ought Proclaiming Representative Speak Spread Telling Therein

Ambassador Behoveth Bold Boldly Bonds Bound Chain Chains Declare Embassador Fear Fearlessly Freely Ought Proclaiming Representative Right Speak Spread Telling Therein

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