Ephesians 6:19

Ephesians 6:19 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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,
• New International Version (NIV)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 (ESV)and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
• New King James Version (NKJV)and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Context of Ephesians 6:19

17Also take salvation as your helmet and God’s word as the sword that the Spirit supplies. 18Pray in the Spirit in every situation. Use every kind of prayer and request there is. For the same reason be alert. Use every kind of effort and make every kind of request for all of God’s people. Also pray that God will give me the right words to say. Then I will speak boldly when I reveal the mystery of the Good News. 20Because 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. 21I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother and a faithful deacon in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me so that you will know how I’m getting along.

Ephesians 6:19 word by word

καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• utteranceλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• may be givenδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• untoἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• that I may openἄνοιξιςanoixis · openingG457
• mouthὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• mouthστόμαstoma · mouthG4750
• boldlyπαρρησίαparrhēsia · boldnessG3954
• to make knownγνωρίζωgnōrizō · to make knownG1107
• the mysteryμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
• of the gospelεὐαγγέλιονeuaggelion · gospelG2098

Cross-references for Ephesians 6:19

• Romans 15:30Brothers and sisters, I encourage you through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love that the Spirit creates, to join me in my struggle. Pray to God for me
• 2 Corinthians 1:11since you are also joining to help us when you pray for us. Then many people will thank God for the favor he will show us because many people prayed for us.
• Philippians 1:19for another reason. I know that I will be set free through your prayers and through the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
• Colossians 4:3At the same time also pray for us. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to speak the word so that we may tell the mystery about Christ. It is because of this mystery that I am a prisoner.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers and sisters, pray that we spread the Lord’s word rapidly and that it will be honored the way it was among you.
• Philemon 1:22One more thing—have a guest room ready for me. I hope that, because of your prayers, God will give me back to you.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us. We are sure that our consciences are clear because we want to live honorably in every way.
• Acts 2:4All the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit gave them the ability to speak.
• 1 Corinthians 1:5Through Christ Jesus you have become rich in every way—in speech and knowledge of every kind.
• 2 Corinthians 8:7Indeed, the more your faith, your ability to speak, your knowledge, your dedication, and your love for us increase, the more we want you to participate in this work of God’s kindness.
• Acts 4:13After they found out that Peter and John had no education or special training, they were surprised to see how boldly they spoke. They realized that these men had been with Jesus.
• Acts 9:27Then Barnabas took an interest in Saul and brought him to the apostles. Barnabas told the apostles how Saul had seen the Lord on the road and that the Lord had spoken to him. Barnabas also told them how boldly Saul had spoken about the one named Jesus in the city of Damascus.
• Acts 13:46Paul and Barnabas told them boldly, “We had to speak God’s word to you first. Since you reject the word and consider yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, we are now going to turn to people of other nations.
• Acts 14:3Paul and Barnabas stayed in the city of Iconium for a long time. They spoke boldly about the Lord, who confirmed their message about his good will by having them perform miracles and do amazing things.
• Acts 18:26He began to speak boldly in the synagogue. When Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him ⌞home⌟ with them and explained God’s way to him more accurately.

Commentaries on Ephesians 6:19

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me - ̔ . Kypke has proved by many examples that signifies permission and power to defend one's self in a court of justice; and this sense of the phrase is perfectly applicable to the case of St. Paul, who was an ambassador in bonds, ( Ephesians 6:20;), and expected to be called to a public hearing, in which he was not only to defend himself, but to prove the truth and excellency of the Christian religion. And…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 19And for me - Paul was then a prisoner at Rome. He specially needed the prayers of Christians: (1) that he might be sustained in his afflictions; and, (2) that he might be able to manifest the spirit which he ought, and to do good as he had opportunity. Learn hence that we should pray for the prisoner, the captive, the man in chains, the slave. There are in this land (the United States) about ten thousand prisoners - husbands, fathers, sons, brothers; or…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 19-24Verses 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…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 19-20Paul's mission was to help non-Jews (Gentiles) understand they are now accepted by God and welcomed into God's church. the mystery of the gospel: See study notes on 1:8–10; 3:3. I am an ambassador in chains: Although writing as a prisoner (see 3:1; 4:1), Paul knew his role as God's ambassador was to continue speaking boldly for God (compare 2 Corinthians 5:20) .Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1919. for me--a different Greek preposition from that in Ep 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…Read the comment

Topics related to Ephesians 6:19

• Gospel
• Intercession
• Minister, Christian
• Mysteries
• Prayer
• Salvation
• Wisdom
• Zeal, Religious

In the dictionaries

• Ephesians, Epistle to
• Nurture
• Obey
• Provoke
• Wrestle
• Ephesians, Epistle to the
• Justification
• Mouth
• Mystery
• mystery, hidden truth

Commentaries on Ephesians 6

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings