“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,”
And pray also for me, that whenever I speak, words may be given to me so that I will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel — Paul's personal request: deēsis peri emou ('pray for me'), hina dotheisn moi rhēmata ('that words may be given me') eis parrhēsian ('for boldness'), ho apokalyptō ('to reveal') to mystērion tou euangeliou ('the mystery of the gospel').
Church Fathers on Ephesians 6:19
“With all prayer and supplication,” says he, “praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints; 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, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.” As the word of God has power to do all things, so also has he who has the spiritual gift.…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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