on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in opening my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
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The same thread (this verse)Acts 4:31
Paul asks prayer for the same filling: utterance and boldness to make known the mystery of the Good News.
“When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”
In parallel with (this verse)Colossians 4:3-4
Paul asks Ephesus the same thing: utterance to open my mouth and make known the mystery with boldness.
“praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.”
In parallel with (this verse)Acts 4:29-31
The church's prayer and Paul's request are one: words and boldness to speak the mystery of the Good News.
“Now, Lord, look at their threats, and grant to your servants to speak your word with all boldness, while you stretch out your hand to heal; and that signs and wonders may be done through the name of your holy Servant Jesus.” When they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were gathered together. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and they spoke the word of God with boldness.”