Parallel Verses
King James Version
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
New American Standard Bible
for which I am an
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.
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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Spiritual Warfare
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, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 21 But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things:
Cross References
2 Corinthians 5:20
Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.
Acts 28:20
For this cause therefore have I called for you, to see you, and to speak with you: because that for the hope of Israel I am bound with this chain.
Ephesians 3:1
For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,
Philippians 1:7
Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.
Colossians 4:4
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
2 Samuel 10:2-6
Then said David, I will shew kindness unto Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father shewed kindness unto me. And David sent to comfort him by the hand of his servants for his father. And David's servants came into the land of the children of Ammon.
Proverbs 13:17
A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador is health.
Isaiah 33:7
Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.
Isaiah 58:1
Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.
Jeremiah 1:7-8
But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak.
Jeremiah 1:17
Thou therefore gird up thy loins, and arise, and speak unto them all that I command thee: be not dismayed at their faces, lest I confound thee before them.
Ezekiel 2:4-7
For they are impudent children and stiffhearted. I do send thee unto them; and thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith the Lord GOD.
Matthew 10:27-28
What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops.
Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.
Acts 21:33
Then the chief captain 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 said, I would to God, that not only thou, but also all that hear me this day, were both almost, and altogether such as I am, except these bonds.
Acts 28:31
Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.
Ephesians 4:1
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,
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,
Philippians 1:13-14
So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;
Philippians 1:20
According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
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 you the gospel of God with much contention.
2 Timothy 1:16
The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:
2 Timothy 2:9
Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.
1 John 3:16
Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
Jude 1:3
Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.