Ephesians 6:20

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

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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...
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 dev...
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) w...
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. Ever...
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 represe...
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 phras...
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 whic...
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.
Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Am an ambassador in bonds] RV 'in chains': mg. 'in a chain.' The singular may refer to the coupling-chain by which he could be attached to the so...
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...
Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

In bonds. — Rightly, as in the margin, in a chain. The word is the same which is used in Acts 28:20 , “For the hope of Israel I am bound in this...
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...
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...
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 y...
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...
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,...
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...
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 hinderanc...
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 Lor...
Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

The Conclusion. A. D. 61. 19 And for me, t...
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 therei...
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 i...
Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

‘With all prayer and supplication at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints, and for...
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...
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 o...
Sermon Bible Commentary

Ephesians 6:20 I. The ministers of Christ are more or less ambassadors in bonds; that is to say, they have not merely to contend with difficulties...
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...
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...
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 th...
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The individual pieces of the armor and their use:
The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

for which I am an ambassador in bonds; that there in I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. The battle of the Christians is not only a matter of...
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 2...

²⁰ For which I am an ambassador in bonds:c that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Related Commentaries of Ephesians 6:20

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Calvin's Commentary on the Bible

Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

John Trapp Complete Commentary

Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Sermon Bible Commentary

Spurgeon’s Verse Expositions of the Bible

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

The Complete Pulpit Commentary

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Ephesians 6:20