Ephesians 6:20

In 9 translations

BSB

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

KJV

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

WEB

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

ASV

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

LSV

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

YLT

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

DBY

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

DRC

For which I am an ambassador in a chain, so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

GNV

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

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει, ἵνα ἐν αὐτῷ παρρησιάσωμαι ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.

RP2018

ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει, ἵνα ἐν αὐτῷ παρρησιάσωμαι, ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.

TR-Boyd

ὑπὲρ οὗ πρεσβεύω ἐν ἁλύσει, ἵνα ἐν αὐτῷ παρρησιάσωμαι, ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.

SCR1894

υπερ ου πρεσβευω εν αλυσει ινα εν αυτω παρρησιασωμαι ως δει με λαλησαι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• 2 Corinthians 5:20Therefore 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.
• Colossians 4:4Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
• 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
• 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 26:29“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 1:7It 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.
• 1 John 3:16By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers.
• Philippians 1:20I 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.
• 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
• Acts 5:29But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
• Philippians 1:13–14As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the…
• Proverbs 13:17A wicked messenger falls into trouble, but a faithful envoy brings healing.
• Ephesians 6:19Pray 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,
• Acts 28:20So 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.”
• Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

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