Ephesians 6:19
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New International Version
Pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,


English Standard Version
and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,


New American Standard Bible
and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,


King James Bible
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,


Holman Christian Standard Bible
Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.


International Standard Version
Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,


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,


Douay-Rheims Bible
And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel.


Darby Bible 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,


Commentaries
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.

19. for me—a different Greek preposition from that in Eph 6:18; translate, therefore, "on my behalf."

that I may open my mouth boldly—rather, "that there may be given to me 'utterance,' or 'speech' in the opening of my mouth (when I undertake to speak; a formula used in set and solemn speech, Job 3:1; Da 10:16), so as with boldness to make known," &c. Bold plainness of speech was the more needed, as the Gospel is a "mystery" undiscoverable by mere reason, and only known by revelation. Paul looked for utterance to be given him; he did not depend on his natural or acquired power. The shortest road to any heart is by way of heaven; pray to God to open the door and to open your mouth, so as to avail yourself of every opening (Jer 1:7, 8; Eze 3:8, 9, 11; 2Co 4:13).

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