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Ephesians 6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
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Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/ephesians/6.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I am in chains now, still preaching this message as God’s ambassador. So pray that I will keep on speaking boldly for him, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/ephesians/6.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may be bold, as it behooves me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/ephesians/6.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/ephesians/6.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/ephesians/6.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in <i>proclaiming</i> it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/ephesians/6.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in <i>proclaiming</i> it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/ephesians/6.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains—so that in <i>proclaiming</i> it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/ephesians/6.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains. And <i>pray</i> that in <i>proclaiming</i> it I may speak boldly <i>and</i> courageously, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/ephesians/6.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough to speak about it as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/ephesians/6.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />For this I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I might be bold enough in Him to speak as I should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/ephesians/6.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/ephesians/6.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I was sent to do this work, and this is the reason I am in jail. So pray that I will be brave and will speak as I should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/ephesians/6.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/ephesians/6.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Because I have already been doing this as Christ's representative, I am in prison. So pray that I speak about this Good News as boldly as I have to.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/ephesians/6.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />For the sake of this gospel I am an ambassador, though now I am in prison. Pray that I may be bold in speaking about the gospel as I should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/ephesians/6.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />for whose sake I am an ambassador in chains, desiring to declare the gospel as boldly as I should. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/ephesians/6.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/ephesians/6.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may be able to speak boldly as I ought to speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/ephesians/6.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/ephesians/6.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For which I am an embassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to spread which I am an ambassador in chains--so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/ephesians/6.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/ephesians/6.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak freely—as it is necessary for me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/ephesians/6.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may be bold, as it behooves me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/ephesians/6.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> for which I am an ambassador in a chain, that in it I may speak freely -- as it behoveth me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/ephesians/6.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For which I am an ambassador in perplexity: that in it I might speak freely, as I ought to speak.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/ephesians/6.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For which I am an ambassador in a chain, so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/ephesians/6.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />in such a manner that I may dare to speak exactly as I ought to speak. For I act as an ambassador in chains for the Gospel.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/ephesians/6.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains, so that I may have the courage to speak as I must. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/ephesians/6.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I must speak.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/ephesians/6.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For which I am a messenger in chains: that I may speak openly about it, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/ephesians/6.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />That of which I am an Ambassador in chains, that I may speak it with boldness as it is necessary for me to speak it.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/ephesians/6.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains, that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/ephesians/6.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chain; in order that in it I may preach boldly, as it behooves me to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/ephesians/6.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in bonds; that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/ephesians/6.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an embassador, tho' in chains: that I may duely represent it to the full.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/ephesians/6.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />to spread which I am an ambassador in chains--so that when telling them I may speak out boldly as I ought.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/ephesians/6.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador in chains, that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/ephesians/6.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />for which I am an ambassador <i>though</i> in chains: that I may speak boldly in <i>behalf of</i> it, as I ought to speak.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/ephesians/6-20.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AfeSHen3sAQ?start=1243" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/ephesians/6.htm">The Armor of God</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">19</span>Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, <span class="reftext">20</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/5228.htm" title="5228: hyper (Prep) -- Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. ">for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hou (RelPro-GNS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/4243.htm" title="4243: presbeuō (V-PIA-1S) -- To be aged, act as an ambassador. From the base of presbuteros; to be a senior, i.e. act as a representative.">I am an ambassador</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/254.htm" title="254: halysei (N-DFS) -- A (light) chain, bond. Of uncertain derivation; a fetter or manacle.">chains.</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">Pray that</a> <a href="/greek/3955.htm" title="3955: parrēsiasōmai (V-ASM-1S) -- To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. ">I may proclaim it fearlessly,</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: me (PPro-A1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">I</a> <a href="/greek/1163.htm" title="1163: dei (V-PIA-3S) -- Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.">should.</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words."></a> </span> <span class="reftext">21</span>Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will tell you everything, so that you also may know about me and what I am doing.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/28-31.htm">Acts 28:31</a></span><br />Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a></span><br />Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ: Be reconciled to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Colossians 4:3-4</a></span><br />as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. / Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/1-20.htm">Philippians 1:20</a></span><br />I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-8.htm">2 Timothy 1:8</a></span><br />So do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord, or of me, His prisoner. Instead, join me in suffering for the gospel by the power of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/1-16.htm">Romans 1:16</a></span><br />I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, first to the Jew, then to the Greek.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/2-4.htm">1 Corinthians 2:4</a></span><br />My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-2.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:2</a></span><br />As you are aware, we had already endured suffering and shameful treatment in Philippi. But in the face of strong opposition, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29</a></span><br />And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27</a></span><br />Then Barnabas brought him to the apostles and described how Saul had seen the Lord, who had spoken to him on the road to Damascus, and how Saul had spoken boldly in that city in the name of Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/26-26.htm">Acts 26:26-29</a></span><br />For the king knows about these matters, and I can speak freely to him. I am confident that none of this has escaped his notice, because it was not done in a corner. / King Agrippa, do you believe the prophets? I know you do.” / Then Agrippa said to Paul, “Can you persuade me in such a short time to become a Christian?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/3-12.htm">2 Corinthians 3:12</a></span><br />Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/6-4.htm">2 Corinthians 6:4-5</a></span><br />Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way: in great endurance; in troubles, hardships, and calamities; / in beatings, imprisonments, and riots; in labor, sleepless nights, and hunger;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a></span><br />But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/61-1.htm">Isaiah 61:1</a></span><br />The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.</p><p class="hdg">I am.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Proverbs 13:17</a></b></br> A wicked messenger falleth into mischief: but a faithful ambassador <i>is</i> health.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/33-7.htm">Isaiah 33:7</a></b></br> Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a></b></br> Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech <i>you</i> by us: we pray <i>you</i> in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God.</p><p class="hdg">bonds.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a></b></br> For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a></b></br> I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_samuel/10-2.htm">2 Samuel 10:2-6</a></b></br> 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… </p><p class="hdg">therein.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a></b></br> 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,</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/58-1.htm">Isaiah 58:1</a></b></br> Cry aloud, spare not, lift up thy voice like a trumpet, and shew my people their transgression, and the house of Jacob their sins.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7,8,17</a></b></br> But the LORD said unto me, Say not, I <i>am</i> a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt speak… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Ambassador</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-30.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/ephesians/3-12.htm">Bold</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/acts/26-31.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Chain</a> <a href="/acts/28-20.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/galatians/5-3.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/obadiah/1-1.htm">Embassador</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Fearlessly</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-8.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-28.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-4.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/john/5-43.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-8.htm">Right</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-33.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/8-18.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/galatians/4-16.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/7-24.htm">Therein</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Ambassador</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">Behoveth</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Bold</a> <a href="/colossians/2-15.htm">Boldly</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/colossians/4-3.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/2_timothy/1-16.htm">Chain</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Chains</a> <a href="/colossians/1-8.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-17.htm">Embassador</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/hebrews/13-6.htm">Fearlessly</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-7.htm">Freely</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">Ought</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-4.htm">Proclaiming</a> <a href="/philemon/1-13.htm">Representative</a> <a href="/philippians/1-7.htm">Right</a> <a href="/philippians/1-14.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Spread</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-4.htm">Telling</a> <a href="/philippians/1-18.htm">Therein</a><div class="vheading2">Ephesians 6</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-1.htm">The duty of children toward their parents;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">of servants toward their masters.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Our life is a warfare, not only against flesh and blood, but also spiritual enemies.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-13.htm">The complete armor of a Christian;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">and how it ought to be used.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">21. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/ephesians/6-21.htm">Tychicus is commended.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In the Roman world, ambassadors were highly respected, and their messages were taken seriously. Despite his physical chains, Paul emphasizes his spiritual authority and mission. His imprisonment in Rome (<a href="/acts/28-16.htm">Acts 28:16-31</a>) serves as a testament to his unwavering commitment to the Gospel. The imagery of chains also reflects the cost of discipleship and the reality of persecution faced by early Christians. This phrase connects to <a href="/2_corinthians/5-20.htm">2 Corinthians 5:20</a>, where Paul describes believers as ambassadors for Christ, tasked with spreading the message of reconciliation.<p><b>Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly,</b><br>Paul requests prayer for boldness in proclaiming the Gospel, underscoring the importance of divine empowerment in ministry. Despite his extensive experience and previous boldness (<a href="/acts/9-27.htm">Acts 9:27-28</a>), Paul acknowledges his need for continued courage. This plea for prayer highlights the spiritual warfare context of <a href="/ephesians/6.htm">Ephesians 6</a>, where believers are called to put on the full armor of God. The request for fearlessness resonates with <a href="/acts/4-29.htm">Acts 4:29-31</a>, where the early church prayed for boldness amidst persecution, and God responded by filling them with the Holy Spirit.<p><b>as I should.</b><br>Paul's statement "as I should" reflects his sense of duty and responsibility to fulfill his calling. It implies an understanding of the divine mandate to preach the Gospel, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16</a>, where Paul declares, "Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel!" This phrase also suggests a standard of faithfulness and obedience expected of all believers, aligning with the Great Commission in <a href="/matthew/28-19.htm">Matthew 28:19-20</a>. Paul's commitment serves as a model for Christians to proclaim the truth with integrity and courage, regardless of circumstances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Ephesians, Paul is writing from prison, referring to himself as an "ambassador in chains." His imprisonment is due to his bold proclamation of the Gospel.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/e/ephesus.htm">Ephesus</a></b><br>A major city in Asia Minor where the Ephesian church was located. It was a center of commerce and pagan worship, making it a challenging environment for early Christians.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/roman_imprisonment.htm">Roman Imprisonment</a></b><br>Paul was under house arrest in Rome when he wrote this letter. His chains symbolize both his physical imprisonment and his spiritual commitment to Christ.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/a/ambassadorial_role.htm">Ambassadorial Role</a></b><br>As Christians, we are called to be ambassadors for Christ, representing His kingdom in a world that often opposes His message. This role requires us to live with integrity and boldness, just as Paul did.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/b/boldness_in_proclamation.htm">Boldness in Proclamation</a></b><br>Paul requests prayer for boldness in proclaiming the Gospel. We, too, should seek courage and clarity in sharing our faith, regardless of the circumstances we face.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/prayer_support.htm">Prayer Support</a></b><br>The importance of prayer is highlighted as Paul asks for prayers to speak fearlessly. We should support one another in prayer, especially for those in challenging situations for their faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_trials.htm">Perseverance in Trials</a></b><br>Paul's example teaches us to persevere in our mission despite hardships. Our trials can become testimonies that further the Gospel.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_ephesians_6.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Ephesians 6</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/martyn_lloyd-jones'_bio_and_legacy.htm">Who is the author of Ephesians?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_confirm_paul's_jail_in_col._4_3.htm">How do we confirm Paul’s imprisonment in Colossians 4:3 with limited extra-biblical evidence? </a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_certain_is_paul's_acts_28_house_arrest.htm">Given the lack of Roman archival records, how certain can we be that Paul’s house arrest in Acts 28:16 and 30–31 happened exactly as recorded?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_the_author_of_ephesians.htm">Who is the author of Ephesians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/ephesians/6.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(20) <span class= "bld">In bonds.</span>--Rightly, as in the margin, <span class= "ital">in a chain.</span> The word is the same which is used in <a href="/acts/28-20.htm" title="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.">Acts 28:20</a>, "For the hope of Israel I am bound in this chain." It occurs also in <a href="/mark/5-4.htm" title="Because that he had been often bound with fetters and chains, and the chains had been plucked asunder by him, and the fetters broken in pieces: neither could any man tame him.">Mark 5:4</a>, <a href="/luke/8-29.htm" title="(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)">Luke 8:29</a>, where it is distinguished from a "fetter" properly so called, as binding the feet, and therefore obviously signifies a "manacle" binding the hand. Both are included (see <a href="/luke/8-29.htm" title="(For he had commanded the unclean spirit to come out of the man. For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the devil into the wilderness.)">Luke 8:29</a>) in the general word "bonds." The allusion is undoubtedly to the custom of chaining the prisoner by the hand to the soldier who kept him. Thus in <a href="/acts/12-6.htm" title="And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the prison.">Acts 12:6</a> we read that Peter "was sleeping between two soldiers," and therefore "bound with two manacles;" and in <a href="/acts/21-33.htm" title="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 21:33</a> that a similar precaution was used on the first apprehension of St. Paul. Here the singular number is probably to be understood literally. St. Paul was free except for the one chain, which the soldier was responsible for holding, and perhaps did not always think it needful to hold. That chain he seems to speak of as the badge of his ambassadorial dignity. To ambassadors, indeed, it belongs to be safe from imprisonment; but it was his greater glory to wear the chain for Christ. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/ephesians/6.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 20.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For which I am an ambassador in chains.</span> Thereby not only physically helpless, but in danger of being subdued into tameness, the ordinary effect of captivity, and thus reduced to a spirit not befitting the bearer of a great message from the King of kings. <span class="cmt_word">That in it</span> <span class="accented">- i.e.</span>, <span class="accented">in</span> the matter of it, of the gospel - I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/ephesians/6-20.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">for</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑπὲρ</span> <span class="translit">(hyper)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5228.htm">Strong's 5228: </a> </span><span class="str2">Gen: in behalf of; acc: above. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">which</span><br /><span class="grk">οὗ</span> <span class="translit">(hou)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Relative Pronoun - Genitive Neuter Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> </span><span class="str2">Who, which, what, that. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">I am an ambassador</span><br /><span class="grk">πρεσβεύω</span> <span class="translit">(presbeuō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4243.htm">Strong's 4243: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be aged, act as an ambassador. From the base of presbuteros; to be a senior, i.e. act as a representative.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">chains.</span><br /><span class="grk">ἁλύσει</span> <span class="translit">(halysei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_254.htm">Strong's 254: </a> </span><span class="str2">A (light) chain, bond. Of uncertain derivation; a fetter or manacle.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[Pray] that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I may proclaim it fearlessly,</span><br /><span class="grk">παρρησιάσωμαι</span> <span class="translit">(parrēsiasōmai)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3955.htm">Strong's 3955: </a> </span><span class="str2">To speak freely, boldly; To be confident. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">as</span><br /><span class="grk">ὡς</span> <span class="translit">(hōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> </span><span class="str2">Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I</span><br /><span class="grk">με</span> <span class="translit">(me)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> </span><span class="str2">I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">should.</span><br /><span class="grk">δεῖ</span> <span class="translit">(dei)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1163.htm">Strong's 1163: </a> </span><span class="str2">Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">NT Letters: Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador (Ephes. 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