Ephesians 6:20 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For which I am an ambassador in bonds:c that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. ”

Ephesians 6:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds - In chains (see the margin); or in confinement. There is something especially touching in this. He was “an ambassador” - sent to proclaim peace to a lost wo...
Ephesians 6:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

The Spiritual Warrior and the Armour of God. For the rest, the Christian must be strong in the Lord, equipped with God's armour, in face of the devil's wiles. He wrestles, not against mere human fo...
Ephesians 6:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

I am an ambassador . Greek. presbeuo . only here and 2 Corinthians 5:20 . Ancient inscriptions show that presbeuo and presbutes (ambassador) were the terms employed in the Greek East to indica...
Ephesians 6:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

20. As I ought to speak; meaning, that to proclaim the truth of the gospel as it ought to be proclaimed, is a high and rare attainment. Every word here deserves to be carefully weighed. Twic...
Ephesians 6:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. An ambassador in bonds - An ambassador being the representative of his king, his person was in all civiliz...
Ephesians 6:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds:— Some would render the original (πρεσβευω εν αλυσει) I grow old in a chain: comp. Philemon 1:9 the phrase where Παυλος πρεσβυτης signifies Paul the aged....
Ephesians 6:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. For, х huper ( G5228 )] - 'On behalf of which.' An ambassador in bonds. A paradox. Ambassa...
Ephesians 6:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Rules for the Family. The Christian's Aemoue 1-4. Second illustration of orderly subordination: the relation between children and parents.
Ephesians 6:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

(6. Conclusion ( Ephesians 6:10-24 ). (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to put on the whole armour of God, in order to stand fast in the struggle, not against flesh and blood, but against unearthly powers of...
Ephesians 6:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 30 THE CONCLUSION Ephesians 6:19-24 . REQUEST: COMMENDATION: BENEDICTION Ephesians 6:19-22 The apostle has bidden his readers apply themselves with wakeful and incessant earnestness...
Ephesians 6:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

“Finally, Be Strong in the Lord” Ephesians 6:13-24 Many would be strong, but fail because they forget that they can be effectively so only “in the Lord, and in the strength of His might.” Paul...
Ephesians 6:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The teaching now turned to the next relationship of importance in the Christian household-the relationship of parents and children. Children are to yield obedience, and thus be set free from all care...
Ephesians 6:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(10) В¶ Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. (11) Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. (12) For we wrest...
Ephesians 6:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds ,.... The character the apostle bore was that of an ambassador; and he was an ambassador from and for Christ, in his room and stead; he represented him, he was...
Ephesians 6:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Ver. 20. I am an ambassador ] Venerable for mine age and authority, as the word πρεσβευω signifieth. T...
Ephesians 6:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

And for me also See on Colossians 4:3 ; that utterance may be given unto me Free liberty of expression, every inward and every outward hinderance being removed; that I may open my mouth boldly...
Ephesians 6:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

PARENTS AND CHILDREN (vs.1-4) Children are next addressed. The instruction is simple and uncomplicated. They are to obey their parents in the Lord, that is, as subject to the Lord's authority. Fa...
Ephesians 6:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Conclusion. A. D. 61. 19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may ope...
Ephesians 6:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For which I am an ambassador in bonds; for which gospel I still continue, though a prisoner, in the embassy committed to me by Christ. That therein I may speak boldly; this may imply not only fre...
Ephesians 6:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

The Armour of God and the Battle That Lies Ahead (6:10-20). Having given general teaching Paul now closes the letter with a reminder that we are in a spiritual battle and need to take the proper p...
Ephesians 6:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Ephesians 6:18 . Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit. —Here we have the recognition of a directing Superior. The true soldier fights unde...
Ephesians 6:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6 I. The Apostle compares the struggles of a Christian against the enemies of his soul to the warfare of a soldier against the enemies of his country. What are the spiritual truths, the...
Ephesians 6:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 6:10 . Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Everything depends upon that. Whether you are called upon to work, or to wait, or to watch, or to suff...
Ephesians 6:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 6:1 . Children, obey your parents, because they are your parents, who gave you birth, and nourished you with food and fond affection in all your tender years. Their age and experience qu...
Ephesians 6:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Ephesians 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right. The first duty of children is obedience, and "in the Lord," i.e. in Christ, this duty is confirmed....
Ephesians 6:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The individual pieces of the armor and their use:
Ephesians 6:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

1 John 3:16 ; 1 Thessalonians 2:2 ; 2 Corinthians 5:20 ; 2 Samuel 10:2-6 ; 2 Timothy 1:16 ; 2 Timothy 2:9 ; Acts 26:29 ; Acts 28:20 ; Acts 28:31 ; Acts 5:29 ; Colossians 4:4 ; Ephesians 3...
Ephesians 6:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes

An ambassador in bonds — The ambassadors of men usually appear in great pomp. How differently does the ambassador of Christ appear!

Ephesians 6:20 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Ephesians 6:20 - Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Ephesians 6:20 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 6:20 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Ephesians 6:20 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Ephesians 6:20 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Ephesians 6:20 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 6:20 - Wesley's Explanatory Notes