Colossians 4:3

Colossians 4:3 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
• New International Version (NIV)And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
• English Standard Version (ESV)At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
• New King James Version (NKJV)meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,

Context of Colossians 4:3

1Masters, deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven. 2Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, 4so that I may make it known as I should. 5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Colossians 4:3 word by word

προσευχόμενοι ἅμα καὶ περὶ ἡμῶν ἵνα ὁ θεὸς ἀνοίξῃ ἡμῖν θύραν τοῦ λόγου λαλῆσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, δι᾽ ὃ καὶ δέδεμαι,Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Withalἅμαhama · togetherG260
• prayingπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
• alsoκαίkai · andG2532
• forπερίperi · aboutG4012
• usἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• Godὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• would openἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
• a doorθύραthura · doorG2374
• of utteranceλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
• to speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• the mysteryμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• forδιάdia · through/because ofG1223
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• I amδέωdeō · to bindG1210

Cross-references for Colossians 4:3

• Romans 15:30Now I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, through our Lord Jesus Christ and through the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in prayers to God on my behalf.
• Ephesians 6:19Pray also for me, that the message may be given to me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel.
• Philippians 1:19because I know this will lead to my salvation through your prayers and help from the Spirit of Jesus Christ.
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers and sisters, pray for us also.
• Philemon 1:22Meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, wanting to conduct ourselves honorably in everything.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9because a wide door for effective ministry has opened for me — yet many oppose me.
• 2 Corinthians 2:12When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though the Lord opened a door for me,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1In addition, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread rapidly and be honored, just as it was with you,
• Revelation 3:7“Write to the angel of the church in Philadelphia: Thus says the Holy One, the true one, the one who has the key of David, who opens and no one will close, and who closes and no one opens:
• Colossians 1:26the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.
• Colossians 2:2I want their hearts to be encouraged and joined together in love, so that they may have all the riches of complete understanding and have the knowledge of God’s mystery — Christ.
• Matthew 13:11He answered, “Because the secrets of the kingdom of heaven have been given for you to know, but it has not been given to them.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1A person should think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and managers of the mysteries of God.
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles —
• Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, the prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling you have received,

Commentaries on Colossians 4:3

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 3Praying also for us - Let the success and spread of the Gospel be ever dear to you; and neglect not to pray fervently to God that it may have free course, run, and be glorified. A door of utterance - · The word , which commonly signifies a door, or such like entrance into a house or passage through a wall, is often used metaphorically for an entrance to any business, occasion or opportunity to commence or perform any particular work. So in Acts 14:27…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 3Withal - With all the supplications which you offer for other persons and things; or at the same time that you pray for them. Praying also for us - Notes, Ephesians 6:19-20; compare 2 Corinthians 1:11; Philemon 1:19; Hebrews 13:18-19. That God would open to us a door of utterance - To preach the gospel. He earnestly desired to have liberty to preach the gospel, and asked them to pray that this might be restored to him; see the notes at Ephesians 6:19. To…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 2-6Verses 2-6 No duties can be done aright, unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch therein with thanksgiving. The people are to pray particularly for their ministers. Believers are exhorted to right conduct towards unbelievers. Be careful in all converse with them, to do them good, and recommend religion by all fit means. Diligence in redeeming time, commends religion to the good opinion of others. Even what is only carelessness may cause a lasting…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 3God may open to us a door for the word: An open door symbolizes an opportunity to share the good news (see also Acts 14:27; 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12). the mystery of Christ: See Colossians 1:26–27; 2:2. for which I am in chains: Paul's commitment to spreading the good news led to his imprisonment (see Colossians Book Introduction, “Date and Occasion of Writing”).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 33. for us--myself and Timothy (Col 1:1). a door of utterance--Translate, "a door for the word." Not as in Ep 6:19, where power of "utterance" is his petition. Here it is an opportunity for preaching the word, which would be best afforded by his release from prison (1Co 16:9; 2Co 2:12; Phm 22; Re 3:8). to speak--so that we may speak. the mystery of Christ--(Col 1:27). for which ... also--on account of which I am (not only "an ambassador," Ep 6:20, but)…Read the comment

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Commentaries on Colossians 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings