Parallel Verses
Anderson New Testament
for which I am an ambassador in chains, that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
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.
Amplified
for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should.
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.
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 for me, that speech may be given me, in opening my mouth with boldness, that I may make known the mystery of the gospel, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that you, also, may know my affairs, how I do, Tychicus, my beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, will make known all things to you;
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:20
Therefore, we act as ambassadors for Christ, as though God entreated through us; we beseech in Christ's stead, be reconciled to God:
Acts 28:20
For this reason, I called for you, that I might see you and speak to you; for on account of the hope of Israel, I am bound with this chain.
Ephesians 3:1
For this reason, I Paul, the prisoner of the Christ Jesus on account of you Gentiles,
Philippians 1:7
as it is right for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; both in my bonds and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, I say I have you all in my heart as being joint par takers of my grace.
Colossians 4:4
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Matthew 10:27-28
"What I tell you in darkness, speak in the light: and what you hear in the ear, preach on the house-tops.
Acts 5:29
But Peter and the apostles answered and said: "We must obey God rather than men.
Acts 21:33
Then the officer came near and took him, and commanded him to be bound with two chains, and demanded who he was, and what he had done.
Acts 26:29
And Paul replied: I could pray to God, that not only you, but also all that hear me to day, were both almost and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Acts 28:31
preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching the things concerning the Lord Jesus Christ, with all boldness and without hinderance.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, exhort you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called;
Ephesians 6:19
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,
Philippians 1:13-14
so that my bonds which are for Christ have become known to be such in all the palace, and in all other places;
Philippians 1:20
according to my earnest expectation and hope, that in nothing shall I be ashamed, but with all boldness, as at all times, so even now, Christ will be magnified in my body, whether by life or by death.
1 Thessalonians 2:2
But having suffered before, and having been outraged, as you know, in Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in the midst of great peril.
2 Timothy 1:16
May the Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
2 Timothy 2:9
in which I suffer evil, as an evil-doer, even to bonds: but the word of God is not bound.
1 John 3:16
By this we know the love of Christ, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, using all diligence to write to you of the common salvation, I thought it necessary to write to you, and exhort you to contend earnestly for the faith once delivered to the saints.