Parallel Verses
Amplified
for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should.
New American Standard Bible
for which I am an
King James Version
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Holman Bible
For this I am an ambassador
International Standard Version
for whose sake I am an ambassador in chains, desiring to declare the gospel as boldly as I should.
A Conservative Version
for which I am an ambassador in bondage, so that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
American Standard Version
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
An Understandable Version
for which I am an ambassador in prison. [And pray] that I may be able to proclaim the Gospel boldly, as I ought to.
Anderson New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in chains, that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Bible in Basic English
For which I am a representative in chains, and that I may say without fear the things which it is right for me to say.
Common New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Daniel Mace New Testament
for which I am an embassador, tho' in chains: that I may duely represent it to the full.
Darby Translation
for which I am an ambassador bound with a chain, that I may be bold in it as I ought to speak.
Godbey New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in chain; in order that in it I may preach boldly, as it behooves me to speak.
Goodspeed New Testament
for the sake of which I am an envoy, and in prison. Pray that, when I tell it, I may have the courage to speak as I ought.
John Wesley New Testament
For which I am an ambassador in bonds, that I may speak boldly therein, as I ought to speak.
Julia Smith Translation
For which I am an ambassador in perplexity: that in it I might speak freely, as I ought to speak.
King James 2000
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that in this I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
for the sake of which I am an ambassador in chains, that {in them} I may speak freely, as it is necessary for me to speak.
Modern King James verseion
for which I am an ambassador in bonds; so that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
whereof I am a messenger in bonds, that therein I may speak freely, as it becometh me to speak.
Moffatt New Testament
for the sake of which I am in custody as its envoy. Pray that I may have freedom to declare it as I should.
Montgomery New Testament
and in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it boldly as I ought to speak.
NET Bible
for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak.
New Heart English Bible
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Noyes New Testament
in behalf of which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may proclaim it boldly, as I ought to speak.
Sawyer New Testament
in behalf of which I perform an embassy in bonds, that I may speak boldly in them, as I ought to speak.
The Emphasized Bible
In behalf of which I am conducting an embassy in chains, that, therein, I may use freedom of utterance as it is needful for me to speak.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Twentieth Century New Testament
On behalf of which I am an Ambassador--in chains! Pray that, in telling it, I may speak fearlessly as I ought.
Webster
For which I am an embassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Weymouth New Testament
to spread which I am an ambassador in chains--so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought.
Williams New Testament
for the sake of which I am an envoy in prison: so that, when I tell it, I may speak as courageously as I ought.
World English Bible
for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Worrell New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in chains, that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Worsley New Testament
for which I am an ambassador though in chains: that I may speak boldly in behalf of it, as I ought to speak.
Youngs Literal Translation
for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak freely -- as it behoveth me to speak.
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Ephesians 6:20
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Context Readings
Spiritual Warfare
19 And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation], 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should. 21 Now, so that you may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will tell you everything.
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:20
So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us; we [as Christ’s representatives] plead with you on behalf of Christ to be reconciled to God.
Acts 28:20
For this reason I have asked to see you and talk with you, since it is for the sake of the hope of Israel (the Messiah, the resurrection) that I am bound with this chain.”
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason [because I preach that you and believing Jews are joint heirs] I, Paul, am the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
Philippians 1:7
It is right for me to feel this way about you, because [you have me in your heart as] I have you in my heart, since both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the good news [regarding salvation], all of you share in [His matchless] grace with me.
Colossians 4:4
that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.
2 Samuel 10:2-6
Then David said, “I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, just as his father did to me.” So David sent [a letter along with] some of his servants to console him in regard to his father’s death; and David’s servants came into the land of the Ammonites.
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falls into hardship,
But a faithful ambassador brings healing.
Isaiah 33:7
Now look, their brave men shout outside;
The ambassadors [seeking a treaty] of peace weep bitterly.
Isaiah 58:1
Lift up your voice like a trumpet,
And declare to My people their transgression
And to the house of Jacob their sins.
Jeremiah 1:7-8
But the Lord said to me,
“Do not say, ‘I am [only] a young man,’
Because everywhere I send you, you shall go,
And whatever I command you, you shall speak.
Jeremiah 1:17
But you [Jeremiah],
Ezekiel 2:4-7
I am sending you to them who are stubborn and obstinate children, and you shall say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord
Matthew 10:27-28
Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].
Acts 21:33
Then the commander came up and arrested Paul, and ordered that he be bound with two chains. Then he asked who he was and what he had done.
Acts 26:29
And Paul replied, “Whether in a short time or long, I wish to God that not only you, but also all who hear me today, might become such as I am, except for these chains.”
Acts 28:31
preaching and proclaiming the kingdom of God and teaching about the Lord Jesus Christ with all openness and boldness, unhindered and unrestrained.
Ephesians 4:1
So I, the prisoner for the Lord, appeal to you to live a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called [that is, to live a life that exhibits godly character, moral courage, personal integrity, and mature behavior—a life that expresses gratitude to God for your salvation],
Ephesians 6:19
And pray for me, that words may be given to me when I open my mouth, to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news [of salvation],
Philippians 1:13-14
My imprisonment in [the cause of] Christ has become common knowledge throughout the whole
Philippians 1:20
It is my own eager expectation and hope, that [looking toward the future] I will not disgrace myself nor be ashamed in anything, but that with courage and the utmost freedom of speech, even now as always, Christ will be magnified and exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
but after we had already suffered and been outrageously treated in Philippi, as you know, yet in [the strength of] our God we summoned the courage to proclaim boldly to you the good news of God [regarding salvation] amid great opposition.
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord grant mercy to the family of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and showed me kindness [comforting and reviving me like fresh air] and he was not ashamed of my chains [for Christ’s sake];
2 Timothy 2:9
for that [gospel] I am suffering even to [the point of] wearing chains like a criminal; but the word of God is not chained or imprisoned!
1 John 3:16
By this we know [and have come to understand the depth and essence of His precious] love: that He [willingly] laid down His life for us [because He loved us]. And we ought to lay down our lives for the believers.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I was compelled to write to you [urgently] appealing that you