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The Full Armor of God

Ephesians 6:19

In 9 translations

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,
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,
WEB
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,
ASV
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,
LSV
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,
YLT
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,
DBY
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,
DRC
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.
GNV
And for me, that vtterance may be giuen vnto me, that I may open my mouth boldly to publish the secret of the Gospel,

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Words in brackets are English the glossers added; the Greek has no word for them, and they can carry a choice of tense or meaning.

Where the editions differ

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  • NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Byzantine text read δοθῇ (“may be given”); Textus Receptus read δοθείη (“would be given”).

Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου, ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου
RP2018
καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ἵνα μοι δοθῇ λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου,
TR-Boyd
καὶ ὑπὲρ ἐμοῦ, ἵνα μοι δοθείη λόγος ἐν ἀνοίξει τοῦ στόματός μου ἐν παρρησίᾳ γνωρίσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ εὐαγγελίου,
SCR1894
και υπερ εμου ινα μοι δοθειη λογος εν ανοιξει του στοματος μου εν παρρησια γνωρισαι το μυστηριον του ευαγγελιου

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • Colossians 4:3as 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.
  • Acts 4:29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
  • 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, 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 5:25Brothers, pray for us as well.
  • Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
  • Acts 4:31After 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 2:2As 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 28:31Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.
  • Acts 19:8Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.
  • Acts 13:46Then 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.
  • 2 Corinthians 8:7But 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 4:1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
  • Ephesians 1:9And He has made known to us the mystery of His will according to His good pleasure, which He purposed in Christ
  • 1 Corinthians 1:5For in Him you have been enriched in every way, in all speech and all knowledge,
  • Colossians 2:2that 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,
  • Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

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