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.
• 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,
• New Living Translation (NLT)Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.

Context of Colossians 4:3

1Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. 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— 4that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. 5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use 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 15:30I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God on my behalf,
• Ephesians 6:19and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel,
• Philippians 1:19for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers, pray for us.
• Philemon 1:22At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
• 2 Corinthians 2:12When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, even though a door was opened for me in the Lord,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you,
• Revelation 3:7"And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: 'The words of the holy one, the true one, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, who shuts and no one opens.
• Colossians 1:26the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now revealed to his saints.
• Colossians 2:2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God's mystery, which is Christ,
• Matthew 13:11And he answered them, "To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—
• Ephesians 4:1I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you 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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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