Ephesians 6:19 “Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me…”

Ephesians 6:19

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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,

World English Bible

Pray for me, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

American Standard Version

and on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

Geneva Bible 1599

And for me, that vtterance may be giuen vnto me, that I may open my mouth boldly to publish the secret of the Gospel,

Darby Translation

and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in [the] opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings,

Young's Literal Translation

and in behalf of me, that to me may be given a word in the opening of my mouth, in freedom, to make known the secret of the good news,

Bible in Basic English

And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news,

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Cross references

“for”

Colossians 4:3 2 Thessalonians 3:1 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Hebrews 13:18 Philemon 1:22 Romans 15:30

Colossians 4:3 · BSB

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:25 · BSB

Brothers, pray for us as well.

Hebrews 13:18 · BSB

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Philemon 1:22 · BSB

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Romans 15:30 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.

“utterance”

2 Corinthians 8:7 1 Corinthians 1:5 Acts 2:4

2 Corinthians 8:7 · BSB

But just as you excel in everything—in faith, in speech, in knowledge, in complete earnestness, and in the love we inspired in you —see that you also excel in this grace of giving.

1 Corinthians 1:5 · BSB

For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,

Acts 2:4 · BSB

And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other tongues as the Spirit enabled them.

“that I”

Acts 4:29 Acts 4:31 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Acts 13:46 Acts 19:8 Acts 28:31

Acts 4:29 · BSB

And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,

Acts 4:31 · BSB

After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.

1 Thessalonians 2:2 · BSB

As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.

Acts 13:46 · BSB

Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 19:8 · BSB

Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:31 · BSB

Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

“the mystery”

Ephesians 1:9 1 Corinthians 4:1 Colossians 2:2 1 Corinthians 2:7 1 Timothy 3:16 Ephesians 3:3

Ephesians 1:9 · BSB

And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ

1 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Colossians 2:2 · BSB

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

1 Corinthians 2:7 · BSB

No, we speak of the mysterious and hidden wisdom of God, which He destined for our glory before time began.

1 Timothy 3:16 · BSB

By common confession, the mystery of godliness is great: He appeared in the flesh, was vindicated by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was proclaimed among the nations, was believed in throughout the world, was taken up in…

Ephesians 3:3 · BSB

that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

18Pray in the Spirit at all times, with every kind of prayer and petition. To this end, stay alert with all perseverance in your prayers for all the saints.

20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

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