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Ephesians 6:19
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,
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Paul, writing from prison to the Ephesian church, asks them to pray for him specifically within the broader exhortation to pray for all the saints (v. 18).
The words — λόγος (logos, "divine utterance") is what Paul asks to be given, not merely "words" in the BSB; δοθῆ (dothē, aorist passive subjunctive of δίδωμι) marks the speech as something received, not produced.
The thread — Colossians 4:3 pairs "mystery of Christ" with a request that God open a door for the word; Acts 4:29 prays for boldness to speak God's word; 2 Thessalonians 3:1 asks that the word of the Lord spread and be honored.
Why it lands — The passive voice makes clear Paul is not asking for his own eloquence but for God to supply the speech; the reader's task is to pray for a specific person's mouth, trusting the source is divine.
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The Greek words
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,
Cross-references
- Colossians 4:3 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.
- Acts 4:29 And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brothers, pray for us as well.
- Hebrews 13:18 Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- Acts 4:31 After they had prayed, their meeting place was shaken, and they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and spoke the word of God boldly.
- 1 Thessalonians 2:2 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.
- Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas answered them boldly: “It was necessary to speak the word of God to you first. But since you reject it and do not consider yourselves worthy of eternal life, we now turn to the Gentiles.
- Acts 19:8 Then Paul went into the synagogue and spoke boldly there for three months, arguing persuasively about the kingdom of God.
- Acts 28:31 Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.