Ephesians 6:20 “for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fe…”

Ephesians 6:20

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

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

American Standard Version

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

Geneva Bible 1599

Whereof I am the ambassadour in bonds, that therein I may speake boldely, as I ought to speake.

Darby Translation

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

Young's Literal Translation

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

Bible in Basic English

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.

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Cross references

“I am”

2 Corinthians 5:20 Proverbs 13:17 Isaiah 33:7

2 Corinthians 5:20 · BSB

Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.

Proverbs 13:17 · BSB

A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.

Isaiah 33:7 · BSB

Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

“bonds”

2 Timothy 2:9 Acts 26:29 Philippians 1:7 Ephesians 3:1 Ephesians 4:1 Acts 28:20

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Acts 26:29 · BSB

“Short time or long,” Paul replied, “I wish to God that not only you but all who hear me this day may become what I am, except for these chains.”

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

Ephesians 3:1 · BSB

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Ephesians 4:1 · BSB

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Acts 28:20 · BSB

So for this reason I have called to see you and speak with you. It is because of the hope of Israel that I am bound with this chain.”

“boldly”

Colossians 4:4 1 Thessalonians 2:2 Philippians 1:20 1 John 3:16 Ephesians 6:19 Acts 5:29

Colossians 4:4 · BSB

Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

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.

Philippians 1:20 · BSB

I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.

1 John 3:16 · BSB

By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

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,

Acts 5:29 · BSB

But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.

Also

Acts 21:33

Acts 21:33 · BSB

The commander came up and arrested Paul, ordering that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.

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

In context

19Pray 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,

21Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.

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