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Ephesians 6:19 KJV
Ephesians · chapter 6 · verse 19
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,Ephesians 6:19 · King James Version
Ephesians 6:19 in context
17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
21But 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:
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Key words (Strong's)
- utterancelogosof speech, a word, uttered by a living voice, embodies a conception or idea, what someone…G3056 →
- mysterymystērionhidden thing, secret, mystery, generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to…G3466 →
- boldlyparrēsiafreedom in speaking, unreservedness in speech, openly, frankly, i.e without concealment…G3954 →
- givendidōmito give, to give something to someone, of one s own accord to give one something, to his…G1325 →
- mouthstomathe mouth, as part of the body of man, of animals, of fish, etc., since thoughts of a man…G4750 →
- knowngnōrizōto make known, to become known, be recognised, to know, to gain knowledge of, have…G1107 →
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Here, I. He desires their prayers for him, Eph 6:19. Having mentioned supplication for all saints, he puts himself into the number. We must pray for all saints, and particularly for God's faithful ministers. Brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified.
— Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on verses 19-24