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18 (A)praying at all times [a]with all (B)prayer and petition (C)in the Spirit, and to this end, (D)being on the alert with all (E)perseverance and (F)petition for all the saints, 19 as well as (G)on my behalf, that [b]words may be given to me (H)in the opening of my mouth, to make known with (I)boldness (J)the mystery of the gospel— 20 for which I am an (K)ambassador (L)in [c]chains—so that [d]in proclaiming it I may speak (M)boldly, (N)as I ought to speak.

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  1. Ephesians 6:18 Lit through
  2. Ephesians 6:19 Lit word
  3. Ephesians 6:20 Lit a chain
  4. Ephesians 6:20 Two early mss I may speak it boldly

18 Offer prayers and petitions in the Spirit all the time. Stay alert by hanging in there and praying for all believers. 19 As for me, pray that when I open my mouth, I’ll get a message that confidently makes this secret plan[a] of the gospel known. 20 I’m an ambassador in chains for the sake of the gospel. Pray so that the Lord will give me the confidence to say what I have to say.

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  1. Ephesians 6:19 Or mystery