Ephesians 6:19 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)19 And [also pray] for me to be given boldness of speech in opening my mouth to make known the secret plan of the Gospel, Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176919 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, Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition19 And [pray] also for me, that [freedom of] utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth to proclaim boldly the mystery of the good news (the Gospel), Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)19 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, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible19 As for me, pray that when I open my mouth, I’ll get a message that confidently makes this secret plan of the gospel known. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version19 and also for me, so that words may be given to me, as I open my mouth with faith to make known the mystery of the Gospel, Ver Capítulo |
But just as you excel in everything [else]; in your faith, in your speaking; in your knowledge [Note: Possibly these refer to spiritual gifts. See I Cor. 12:8-10], in your eagerness [to serve], and in your love for us, now you people should also excel in this favorable work [i.e., of giving financial help to needy people].
But Paul and Barnabas [continued to] speak out boldly, saying, “It was necessary that the message of God be delivered to you [Jews] first. But since you have rejected it and [thereby] consider yourselves to be unworthy of [receiving] never ending life, we [i.e., Paul and Barnabas] will now begin proclaiming it to the [unconverted] Gentiles.
And without question the revealed secret of godly living is great. [It is this]: He [i.e., Christ, or God], who appeared in a fleshly body [was] vindicated [of false charges] by the Holy Spirit; [He was] seen by angels, was preached among the nations, was believed in throughout the world [and finally] was taken up into glory [i.e., heaven].