Parallel Verses

International Standard Version

Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel,

New American Standard Bible

and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

King 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,

Holman 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.

A Conservative Version

and for me, so that utterance may be given to me in boldness in opening my mouth to make known the mystery of the good-news,

American Standard Version

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,

Amplified

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],

An Understandable Version

And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel,

Anderson New Testament

and for me, that speech may be given me, in opening my mouth with boldness, that I may make known the mystery of the gospel,

Bible in Basic English

And for me, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make clear without fear the secret of the good news,

Common New Testament

and also pray for me, that in the opening of my mouth, utterance may be given me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Daniel Mace New Testament

in particular for me, that I may have leave to speak without any restraint, and make known the mystery of the gospel,

Darby Translation

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,

Godbey New Testament

and for me that the word may be given unto me in opening of my mouth, boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Goodspeed New Testament

and for me, that when I open my lips I may be given a message, so that I may boldly make known the secret of the good news,

John Wesley New Testament

And for me that utterance may be given me, by the opening my mouth to make known boldly the mystery of the gospel,

Julia Smith Translation

And for me, that the word might be given me, in the opening of my mouth in freedom of speech, to make known the mystery of the good news,

King James 2000

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,

Lexham Expanded Bible

and 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,

Modern King James verseion

And pray for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

and for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to utter the secrets of the gospel,

Moffatt New Testament

and on my behalf also, that I may be allowed to speak and open my lips in order to expound fully and freely that open secret of the gospel

Montgomery New Testament

and for me, that utterance may be given me to open my mouth boldly, and to make known the mystery of the gospel for which I am an ambassador,

NET Bible

Pray for me also, that I may be given the message when I begin to speak -- that I may confidently make known the mystery of the gospel,

New Heart English Bible

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Noyes New Testament

and for me, that utterance may be given me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

Sawyer New Testament

and for me, that a word may be given me at the opening of my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,

The Emphasized Bible

And on behalf of me; - that, unto me, may be given discourse in the opening of my mouth, with freedom of utterance, to make known the sacred secret of the glad-message

Thomas Haweis New Testament

and for me that there may be given unto me utterance to open my mouth with boldness, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Twentieth Century New Testament

And on my behalf also, that, when I begin to speak, words may be given me, so that I may fearlessly make known the inmost truth of the Good News,

Webster

And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Weymouth New Testament

and ask on my behalf that words may be given to me so that, outspoken and fearless, I may make known the truths (hitherto kept secret)

Williams New Testament

and for me that a message may be given me when I open my lips, so that I may boldly make known the open secret of the good news,

World English Bible

on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,

Worrell New Testament

and on my behalf that utterance may be given to me, in opening my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the Gospel,

Worsley New Testament

and for me particularly, that utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth with freedom, to make known the mystery of the gospel:

Youngs Literal Translation

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And

and, also, even, both, then, so, likewise, not tr., , vr and
Usage: 0

for
ὑπέρ 
Huper 
Usage: 138

me
ἐμοῦ 
Emou 
μοί 
Moi 
me, my, mine
me, my, I, mine
Usage: 36
Usage: 152

ἵνα 
Hina 
that, to,
Usage: 472

λόγος 
Logos 
word, saying, account, speech, Word , thing, not tr,
Usage: 256

may be given
δίδωμι 
Didomi 
Usage: 254

ἐν 
En 
in, by, with, among, at, on, through,
Usage: 2128

ἄνοιξις 
Anoixis 
Usage: 1

my
μοῦ 
Mou 
my, me, mine, I, mine own
Usage: 313

στόμα 
Stoma 
Usage: 63

παῤῥησία 
Parrhesia 
Usage: 29

to make known
γνωρίζω 
Gnorizo 
Usage: 21

the mystery
μυστήριον 
Musterion 
Usage: 23

Context Readings

Spiritual Warfare

18 Pray in the Spirit at all times with every kind of prayer and request. Likewise, be alert with your most diligent efforts and pray for all the saints. 19 Pray also for me, so that, when I begin to speak, the right words will come to me. Then I will boldly make known the secret of the gospel, 20 for whose sake I am an ambassador in chains, desiring to declare the gospel as boldly as I should.


Cross References

Acts 4:29

Lord, pay attention to their threats now, and allow your servants to speak your word boldly

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, since we have such a hope, we speak very boldly,

Colossians 4:3

At the same time also pray for us that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about the Messiah, for which I have been imprisoned.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers, pray for us.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brothers, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly, and that it may be honored the way it is among you.

Acts 2:4

All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in foreign languages as the Spirit gave them that ability.

Acts 4:13

Now when the Jewish leaders saw the boldness of Peter and John and found out that they were uneducated and ordinary men, they were amazed and realized that they had been with Jesus.

Acts 4:31

When they had prayed, the place where they were meeting was shaken, and all of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak messages from God boldly.

Acts 9:27

Barnabas, however, introduced Saul to the apostles, telling them how on the road Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him, and how courageously he had spoken in the name of Jesus in Damascus.

Acts 9:29

He kept talking and arguing with the Hellenistic Jews, but they were bent on murdering him.

Acts 13:46

Then Paul and Barnabas boldly declared, "We had to speak God's word to you first, but since you reject it and consider yourselves unworthy of eternal life, we are now going to turn to the gentiles.

Acts 14:3

They stayed there a considerable time and continued to speak boldly for the Lord, who kept affirming his word of grace and granting signs and wonders to be done by them.

Acts 18:26

He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, but when Priscilla and Aquila heard him, they took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately.

Acts 19:8

He went into the synagogue and spoke there boldly for three months, holding discussions and persuading those who heard him about the kingdom of God.

Acts 28:31

He continued to preach about the kingdom of God and to teach boldly and freely about the Lord Jesus, the Messiah.

Romans 15:30

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus, the Messiah, and by the love that the Spirit produces, to join me in my struggle, earnestly praying to God for me

1 Corinthians 1:5

For by him you have become rich in every way in speech and knowledge of every kind

1 Corinthians 2:7

Instead, we speak about God's wisdom in a hidden secret, which God destined before the world began for our glory.

1 Corinthians 4:1

Think of us as servants of the Messiah and as servant managers entrusted with God's secrets.

2 Corinthians 1:11

as you also help us by your prayers for us. Then many people will thank God on our behalf because of the favor shown us through the prayers of many.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in you. I am very proud of you. I am very much encouraged. I am overjoyed in all our troubles.

2 Corinthians 8:7

Indeed, the more your faith, speech, knowledge, enthusiasm, and love for us increase, the more we want you to be rich in this work of kindness.

Ephesians 1:9

when he made known to us the secret of his will. This was according to his plan that he set forth in the Messiah

Ephesians 3:3-4

and how this secret was made known to me through a revelation, just as I wrote about briefly in the past.

Philippians 1:19-20

I know that this will result in my deliverance through your prayers and the help that comes from the Spirit of Jesus the Messiah.

Colossians 1:26-27

This secret was hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints,

Colossians 2:2

Because they are united in love, I pray that their hearts may be encouraged by all the riches that come from a complete understanding of the full knowledge of the Messiah, who is the mystery of God.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

As you know, we suffered persecution and were mistreated in Philippi. Yet we were encouraged by our God to tell you his gospel in spite of strong opposition.

1 Timothy 3:16

By common confession, the secret of our godly worship is great: In flesh was he revealed to sight, kept righteous by the Spirit's might, adored by angels singing. To nations was he manifest, believing souls found peace and rest, our Lord in heaven reigning!

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

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