King James Version
Ephesians 6:20 in the King James Version says “For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. in bonds: or, in a chain th...” — study this verse from Ephesians chapter 6 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. in bonds: or, in a chain therein: or, thereof”
Ephesians 6:20 · KJV
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,
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. in bonds: or, in a chain therein: or, thereof
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:
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
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“For”
G5228"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
“I am an ambassador”
G4243to be a senior, i.e., (by implication) act as a representative (figuratively, preacher)
“therein”
G846the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
“I may speak boldly”
G3955to be frank in utterance, or confident in spirit and demeanor
“ought”
G1163also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)
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