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 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, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; 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, 4that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming 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 beg you, brethren, through the Lord Jesus Christ, and through the love of the Spirit, that you strive together with me in prayers to God for me,
• Ephesians 6:19and for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel,
• Philippians 1:19For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,
• 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brethren, pray for us.
• Philemon 1:22But, meanwhile, also prepare a guest room for me, for I trust that through your prayers I shall be granted to you.
• Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; for we are confident that we have a good conscience, in all things desiring to live honorably.
• 1 Corinthians 16:9For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
• 2 Corinthians 2:12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
• 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may run swiftly and be glorified, just as it is with you,
• Revelation 3:7“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, ‘These things says He who is holy, He who is true, “He who has the key of David, He who opens and no one shuts, and shuts and no one opens”:
• Colossians 1:26the mystery which has been hidden from ages and from generations, but now has been revealed to His saints.
• Colossians 2:2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and attaining to all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the knowledge of the mystery of God, both of the Father and of Christ,
• Matthew 13:11He answered and said to them, “Because it has been given to you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for you Gentiles—
• Ephesians 4:1I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were 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