Parallel Verses

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)

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.

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,

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,

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 with unceasing prayer and entreaty on every fitting occasion in the Spirit, and be always on the alert to seize opportunities for doing so, with unwearied persistence and entreaty on behalf of all God's people, 19 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) 20 to spread which I am an ambassador in chains--so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought.

Cross References

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, listen to their threats, and enable Thy servants to proclaim Thy Message with fearless courage,

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore, cherishing a hope like this, we speak without reserve, and we do not imitate Moses,

Colossians 4:3

And pray at the same time for us also, that God may open for us a door for preaching, for us to tell the truth concerning Christ for the sake of which I am even a prisoner.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brethren, pray for us.

2 Thessalonians 3:1

Finally, brethren, pray for us, asking that the Lord's Message may be spread rapidly and its glory be displayed, as it was displayed among you;

Acts 2:4

They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in foreign languages according as the Spirit gave them words to utter.

Acts 4:13

As they looked on Peter and John so fearlessly outspoken--and also discovered that they were illiterate persons, untrained in the schools--they were surprised; and now they recognized them as having been with Jesus.

Acts 4:31

When they had prayed, the place in which they were assembled shook, and they were, one and all, filled with the Holy Spirit, and proceeded to tell God's Message with boldness.

Acts 9:27

Barnabas, however, came to his assistance. He brought Saul to the Apostles, and related to them how, on his journey, he had seen the Lord, and that the Lord had spoken to him, and how in Damascus he had fearlessly taught in the name of Jesus.

Acts 9:29

and speaking fearlessly in the name of the Lord. And he often talked with the Hellenists and had discussions with them.

Acts 13:46

Then, throwing off all reserve, Paul and Barnabas said, "We were bound to proclaim God's Message to you first. But since you spurn it and judge yourselves to be unworthy of the Life of the Ages--well, we turn to the Gentiles.

Acts 14:3

Yet Paul and Barnabas remained there for a considerable time, speaking freely and relying on the Lord, while He bore witness to the Message of His grace by permitting signs and marvels to be done by them.

Acts 18:26

He began to speak boldly in the synagogue, and Priscilla and Aquila, after hearing him, took him home and explained God's way to him more accurately.

Acts 19:8

Afterwards he went into the synagogue. There for three months he continued to preach fearlessly, explaining in words which carried conviction the truths which concern the Kingdom of God.

Acts 28:31

He announced the coming of the Kingdom of God, and taught concerning the Lord Jesus Christ without let or hindrance.

Romans 15:30

But I entreat you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love which His Spirit inspires, to help me by wrestling in prayer to God on my behalf,

1 Corinthians 1:5

that you have been so richly blessed in Him, with readiness of speech and fulness of knowledge.

1 Corinthians 2:7

But in dealing with truths hitherto kept secret we speak of God's wisdom--that hidden wisdom which, before the world began, God pre-destined, so that it should result in glory to us;

1 Corinthians 4:1

As for us Apostles, let any one take this view of us--we are Christ's officers, and stewards of God's secret truths.

2 Corinthians 1:11

while you on your part lend us your aid in entreaty for us, so that from many lips thanksgivings may rise on our behalf for the boon granted to us at the intercession of many.

2 Corinthians 7:4

I have great confidence in you: very loudly do I boast of you. I am filled with comfort: my heart overflows with joy amid all our affliction.

2 Corinthians 8:7

Yes, just as you are already very rich in faith, readiness of speech, knowledge, unwearied zeal, and in the love that is in you, implanted by us, see to it that this grace of liberal giving also flourishes in you.

Ephesians 1:9

when He made known to us the secret of His will. And this is in harmony with God's merciful purpose

Ephesians 3:3-4

and that by a revelation the truth hitherto kept secret was made known to me as I have already briefly explained it to you.

Philippians 1:19-20

For I know that it will result in my salvation through your prayers and a bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Colossians 1:26-27

the truth which has been kept secret from all ages and generations, but has now been revealed to His people,

Colossians 2:2

in order that their hearts may be cheered, they themselves being welded together in love and enjoying all the advantages of a reasonable certainty, till at last they attain the full knowledge of God's truth, which is Christ Himself.

1 Thessalonians 2:2

But, as you will remember, after we had already met with suffering and outrage at Philippi, we summoned up boldness, by the help of our God, to tell you God's Good News amid much opposition.

1 Timothy 3:16

And, beyond controversy, great is the mystery of our religion-- that Christ appeared in human form, and His claims justified by the Spirit, was seen by angels and proclaimed among Gentile nations, was believed on in the world, and received up again into glory.

Hebrews 13:18

Keep on praying for us; for we are sure that we have clear consciences, and we desire to live nobly in every respect.

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