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Colossians 4:3
3At the same time, keep praying for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the message, to proclaim the mystery of Messiah—for which I am in prison.
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 your slaves what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. At the same time, keep praying for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the message, to proclaim the mystery of Messiah—for which I am in prison. 4Pray that I may make the mystery clear, as I ought to speak. 5Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
Read all of Colossians 4Colossians 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 urge you, brethren, through our Lord Yeshua the Messiah and through the love of the Ruach, to press on together with me—with prayers to God on my behalf.
- Ephesians 6:19And pray for me when I open my mouth to make known with boldness the mystery of the Good News,
- Philippians 1:19for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your intercession and the help of the Ruach of Messiah Yeshua.
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers and sisters, pray for us.
- Philemon 1:22At the same time also, prepare a guest room for me—for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us, for we are convinced that we have a clear conscience, desiring to conduct ourselves honorably in all things.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9for a great door has opened wide for me, though many are in opposition.
- 2 Corinthians 2:12Now when I arrived in Troas for the Good News of Messiah, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be glorified—just as it is with you.
- Revelation 3:7To the angel of Messiah’s community in Philadelphia write: “Thus says the Holy One, the True One, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens:
- Colossians 1:26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations, but now has been revealed to His kedoshim.
- Colossians 2:2My purpose is that their hearts, joined together in love, may be encouraged. May they have all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, leading to a true knowledge of the mystery of God—that is, Messiah.
- Matthew 13:11And He replied to them, “To you has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1So let each one think of us in this way—as Messiah’s helpers and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, am a prisoner of Messiah Yeshua for the sake of you Gentiles.
- Ephesians 4:1Therefore I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to 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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- 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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