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Ephesians 6:19

Witness and missionPrayer

17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

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:

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
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,
KJV
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,
WEB
Pray for me, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
ASV
And on my behalf, that utterance may be given unto me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,
DARBY
and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in [the] opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings,
BLB
and for me, that word may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known in boldness the mystery of the gospel,
ÅB
og også for meg, at det må gis meg ord når jeg åpner min munn, så jeg med frimodighet kan kunngjøre evangeliets hemmelighet,
OTB
Be også for meg, at når jeg taler, må ord bli gitt meg så jeg med frimodighet kan gjøre evangeliets mysterium kjent,
B1930
og også for mig, at det må gis mig ord når jeg oplater min munn, så jeg med frimodighet kan kunngjøre evangeliets hemmelighet,

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  • 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:

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  • Acts 4:29

    And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with all boldness they may speak thy word,

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  • 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:

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  • 1 Thessalonians 5:25

    Brethren, pray for us.

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  • Hebrews 13:18

    Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

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  • 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 spake the word of God with boldness.

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  • 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.

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  • Acts 19:8

    And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God.

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