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

17And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18With every prayer and petition, pray at all times in the Spirit, and to this end be alert, with all perseverance and requests for all the saints. Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak – that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel, 20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak. 21Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you, so that you too may know about my circumstances, how I am doing.

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 15:30Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to join fervently with me in prayer to God on my behalf.
• 2 Corinthians 1:11as you also join in helping us by prayer, so that many people may give thanks to God on our behalf for the gracious gift given to us through the help of many.
• Philippians 1:19for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
• Colossians 4:3At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers and sisters, pray for us too.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, pray for us, brothers and sisters, that the Lord’s message may spread quickly and be honored as in fact it was among you,
• Philemon 1:22At the same time also, prepare a place for me to stay, for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to conduct ourselves rightly in every respect.
• Acts 2:4All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit, and they began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them.
• 1 Corinthians 1:5For you were made rich in every way in him, in all your speech and in every kind of knowledge –
• 2 Corinthians 8:7But as you excel in everything – in faith, in speech, in knowledge, and in all eagerness and in the love from us that is in you – make sure that you excel in this act of kindness too.
• Acts 4:13When they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and discovered that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and recognized these men had been with Jesus.
• Acts 9:27But Barnabas took Saul, brought him to the apostles, and related to them how he had seen the Lord on the road, that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had spoken out boldly in the name of Jesus.
• Acts 13:46Both Paul and Barnabas replied courageously, “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. Since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we are turning to the Gentiles.
• Acts 14:3So they stayed there for a considerable time, speaking out courageously for the Lord, who testified to the message of his grace, granting miraculous signs and wonders to be performed through their hands.
• Acts 18:26He began to speak out fearlessly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him aside and explained the way of God 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