Ephesians 6:20 (LSB)

Passage

for which I am an ambassador in chains—so that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Nearby Context

Ephesians 6:18 praying at all times with all prayer and petition in the Spirit, and to this end, being on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints,

Ephesians 6:19 as well as on my behalf, that words may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel—

Ephesians 6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains—so that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Ephesians 6:21 But that you also may know about all my affairs, how I am doing, Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you.

Ephesians 6:22 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know our circumstances, and that he may encourage your hearts.

Study Lenses

The verse centers on "ambassador", "chains", "proclaiming", "speak", "boldly", and "ought". It is saying that the verse draws attention to "ambassador" and "chains", so its meaning should be read from those terms before moving to application.

The nearby context moves from verse 19's "as well as on my behalf that..." into verse 21's "But that you also may know about...", so "ambassador" and "chains" belong inside that flow. In Ephesians context, the local focus is grace, union with Christ, the church, and new creation.

A plain takeaway is to answer the verse's own emphasis on "ambassador" and "chains" with trust shaped by these words, not by a vague optimism outside the passage.