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Ephesians 6:19–21

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19and for me, that a word may be given to me at the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, 20for the sake of which I am an ambassador in chains, that in themf I may speak freely, as it is necessary for me to speak.

Conclusion and Benediction

21Now, so that you also may know my circumstancesg, what I am doing, Tychicus, my dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make known to you all things,

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Footnotes

  1. fLiterally “in it” since “chain” is singular in the Greek text
  2. gLiterally “the things with me”

In other versions

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

So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

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

Tychicus, the dear brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know how I am and what I am doing.

CSBChristian 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. For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.

Tychicus, our dearly loved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me so that you may be informed.

NLTNew Living Translation

And pray for me, too. Ask God to give me the right words so I can boldly explain God’s mysterious plan that the Good News is for Jews and Gentiles alike. I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.

To bring you up to date, Tychicus will give you a full report about what I am doing and how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper in the Lord’s work.

KJV 1900King James Version

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

But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: