Ephesians 6:19

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,

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Word by word — the Greek

Word	Greek	Strong’s	Meaning
And	καὶ kai	G2532	and · conjunction
for	ὑπὲρ huper	G5228	"over" · preposition
me	ἐμοῦ emoû	G1700	of me
that	ἵνα ina	G2443	compare G3588 (ὁ)) · conjunction
utterance	λόγος logos	G3056	something said (including the thought) · noun — nominative singular masculine
given	δοθῇ dothēa	G1325	to give (used in a very wide application · verb — aorist passive subjunctive, 3rd person singular
unto	ἐν en	G1722	"in · preposition
me	μοί moí	G3427	to me
open	ἀνοίξει anoixei	G457	opening (throat) · noun — dative singular feminine
my	μοῦ moû	G3450	of me
mouth	στόματός stomatos	G4750	the mouth (as if a gash in the face) · noun — genitive singular neuter
boldly	παρρησίᾳ parrēsia	G3954	all out-spokenness · noun — dative singular feminine
known	γνωρίσαι gnōrisai	G1107	to make known · verb — aorist active infinitive
mystery	μυστήριον mustērion	G3466	a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence impo… · noun — accusative singular neuter
gospel	εὐαγγελίου, euangeliou	G2098	a good message · noun — genitive singular neuter

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Cross-references

Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,
2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:
1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us.
Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.
Acts 4:31 And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they sp…
1 Thessalonians 2:2 But even after that we had suffered before, and were shamefully entreated, as ye know, at Philippi, we were bold in our God to speak unto yo…
Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put i…

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Commentary

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:19–end

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. Observe what it is he would have them pray for in his behalf: "That utterance may be given unto me; that I may be enlarged from my present restraints, and so have liberty to propagate the faith of Christ; that I may have ability to express myself in a suitable and becoming manner; and that I may open my mouth boldly, that is, that I may deliver the whole counsel of God, without any base fear, shame, or partiality.…

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Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ephesians 6:19

for me--a different Greek preposition from that in Eph 6:18; translate, therefore, "on my behalf." that I may open my mouth boldly--rather, "that there may be given to me 'utterance,' or 'speech' in the opening of my mouth (when I undertake to speak; a formula used in set and solemn speech, Job 3:1; Dan 10:16), so as with boldness to make known," &c. Bold plainness of speech was the more needed, as the Gospel is a "mystery" undiscoverable by mere reason, and only known by revelation. Paul looked for utterance to be given him; he did not depend on his natural or acquired power. The shortest road to any heart is by way of heaven; pray to God to open the door and to open your mouth, so as to…

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Adam Clarke on Ephesians 6:19

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me - Ἱνα μοι δοθειη λογος. Kypke has proved by many examples that λογον διδοναι signifies permission and power to defend one's self in a court of justice; and this sense of the phrase is perfectly applicable to the case of St. Paul, who was an ambassador in bonds, (Eph 6:20), and expected to be called to a public hearing, in which he was not only to defend himself, but to prove the truth and excellency of the Christian religion. And we learn, from Phi 1:12-14, that he had his desire in this respect; for the things which happened to him fell out to the furtherance of the Gospel, so that his bonds in Christ were manifest in all the palace, and in a…

The Church Fathers

He exhorts them to pray for him in two ways: first that his thoughts may be filled by the Spirit for the full declaration of the mystery, and second that he may be given a faculty of bold utterance in proclaiming it.
— Ambrosiaster, EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS 6.20.2

Boldness of speech is a possibility only and always for those who have a heart that does not condemn them … and therefore the one who boldly makes known the mysteries is rare, because those who have boldness before God are rare.
— Origen of Alexandria, EPISTLE TO THE EPHESIANS

This is to be understood as if he said, "Let the treasuries be opened. Let the promises hidden from ages be revealed. Let the Spirit enter to bring forth those things that have been concealed." That this is indeed the meaning of this passage … is clarified by what follows: "in confidence," he says, "to make known the mystery of the gospel."
— Jerome, Commentary on Ephesians 6:20

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Dictionary and topics

Ephesians, Epistle to — Was written by Paul at Rome about the same time as that to the Colossians, which in many points it resembles. Contents of. The Epistle to the Colossians is mainly polemical, designed to refute…
Rome — The most celebrated city in the world at the time of Christ. It is said to have been founded B.C. 753. When the New Testament was written, Rome was enriched and adorned with the spoils of the world,…
Boldness, Holy · Pray for — Pray for
Gospel · .MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL — .MYSTERY OF THE GOSPEL
Gospel, The · Is called the: Mystery of the gospel — Is called the: Mystery of the gospel
Ministers · Their people are bound, to: Pray for them — Their people are bound, to: Pray for them
Missionary Work By Ministers · Success of: To be prayed for — Success of: To be prayed for
Mysteries · OF RE — OF RE
Zeal, Religious · General scriptures concerning — General scriptures concerning

Dictionary: Easton's (1897) and Smith's (1863), public domain. Topics: Nave's Topical Bible (1896) and Torrey's Topical Textbook (1897), public domain. Both as parsed by NEUU (CC BY 4.0).

Ephesians 6:19

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:19–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ephesians 6:19

Adam Clarke on Ephesians 6:19

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

Ephesians 6:19

Word by word — the Greek

Cross-references

Commentary

Matthew Henry on Ephesians 6:19–end

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Ephesians 6:19

Adam Clarke on Ephesians 6:19

The Church Fathers

Dictionary and topics

John Gill on Ephesians 6:19

John Calvin on Ephesians 6:14-20

Tyndale Open Study Notes on Ephesians 6:19-20