19. for me —a different Greek preposition from that in Ephesians 6:18 ; translate, therefore, "on my behalf." that I may open my mouth boldly —rather, "that there may be given to me 'utterance,' or 'speech' in the opening of my mouth (when I undertake to speak; a formula used in set and solemn speech, Job 3:1 ; Daniel 10:16 ), so as with boldness to make known, " c. Bold plainness of speech was the more needed, as the Gospel is a "mystery" undiscoverable by mere reason, and only known by revelation. Paul looked for utterance to be given him he did not depend on his natural or acquired power. The shortest road to any heart is by way of heaven; pray to God to open the door and to open your mouth, so as to avail yourself of every opening ( Jeremiah 1:7 ; Jeremiah 1:8 ; Ezekiel 3:8 ; Ezekiel 3:9 ; Ezekiel 3:11 ; 2 Corinthians 4:13 ). return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-20" class="com-number"
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