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Colossians 4:3
3praying at the same time for us also, that 1God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,
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, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that ye also have a Master in [the] heavens. 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound, 4to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak. 5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
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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
- prayingπροσεύχομαιproseuchomai · to prayG4336
- sameἅμαhama · togetherG260
- alsoκαίkai · andG2532
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
- openἀνοίγωanoigō · to openG455
- doorθύραthura · doorG2374
- wordλόγοςlogos · wordG3056
- speakλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
- mysteryμυστήριονmustērion · mysteryG3466
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- boundδέωdeō · to bindG1210
Cross-references for Colossians 4:3
- Romans 15:30But I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in prayers for me to God;
- Ephesians 6:19and for me in order that utterance may be given to me in [the] opening of my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the glad tidings,
- Philippians 1:19for I know that this shall turn out for me to salvation, through your supplication and [the] supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ;
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brethren, pray for us.
- Philemon 1:22But withal prepare me also a lodging; for I hope that I shall be granted to you through your prayers.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us: for we persuade ourselves that we have a good conscience, in all things desirous to walk rightly.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9For a great door is opened to me and an effectual [one], and [the] adversaries many.
- 2 Corinthians 2:12Now when I came to Troas for the [publication of the] glad tidings of the Christ, a door also being opened to me in [the] Lord,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1For the rest, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run and be glorified, even as also with you;
- Revelation 3:7And to the angel of the assembly in Philadelphia write: These things saith the holy, the true; he that has the key of David, he who opens and no one shall shut, and shuts and no one shall open:
- Colossians 1:26the mystery which [has been] hidden from ages and from generations, but has now been made manifest to his saints;
- Colossians 2:2to the end that their hearts may be encouraged, being united together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to [the] full knowledge of the mystery of God;
- Matthew 13:11And he answering said to them, Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of the heavens, but to them it is not given;
- 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us as servants of Christ, and stewards of [the] mysteries of God.
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I Paul, prisoner of the Christ Jesus for you nations,
- Ephesians 4:1I, the prisoner in [the] Lord, exhort you therefore to walk worthy of the calling wherewith ye have been called,
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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- 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
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