20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it fearlessly, as I should.
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds:
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
20 jailbird preacher that I am, am responsible for getting out.
20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
20 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.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Ephesians 6:20
Commentary on Ephesians 6:19-24
(Read Ephesians 6:19-24)
The gospel was a mystery till made known by Divine revelation; and it is the work of Christ's ministers to declare it. The best and most eminent ministers need the prayers of believers. Those particularly should be prayed for, who are exposed to great hardships and perils in their work. Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith. By peace, understand all manner of peace; peace with God, peace of conscience, peace among themselves. And the grace of the Spirit, producing faith and love, and every grace. These he desires for those in whom they were already begun. And all grace and blessings come to the saints from God, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Grace, that is, the favour of God; and all good, spiritual and temporal, which is from it, is and shall be with all those who thus love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity, and with them only.