Colossians 4:3 “as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word,…”

Colossians 4:3

as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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:

World English Bible

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,

American Standard Version

withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

Geneva Bible 1599

Praying also for vs, that God may open vnto vs the doore of vtterance, to speake ye mysterie of Christ: wherefore I am also in bonds,

Darby Translation

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,

Young's Literal Translation

praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which also I have been bound,

Bible in Basic English

And making prayer for us, that God may give us an open door for the preaching of the word, the secret of Christ, for which I am now in chains;

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Cross references

“praying”

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Philippians 1:19 Philemon 1:22 Romans 15:30–32 Ephesians 6:19 Hebrews 13:18

1 Thessalonians 5:25 · BSB

Brothers, pray for us as well.

Philippians 1:19 · BSB

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

Philemon 1:22 · BSB

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Romans 15:30–32 · BSB

Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.

Ephesians 6:19 · BSB

Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel,

Hebrews 13:18 · BSB

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

“that”

2 Corinthians 2:12 1 Corinthians 16:9 2 Thessalonians 3:1 2 Thessalonians 3:2 Revelation 3:7 Revelation 3:8

2 Corinthians 2:12 · BSB

Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,

1 Corinthians 16:9 · BSB

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

2 Thessalonians 3:1 · BSB

Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.

2 Thessalonians 3:2 · BSB

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

Revelation 3:7 · BSB

To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.

Revelation 3:8 · BSB

I know your deeds. Behold, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. I know that you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.

“the mystery”

Colossians 1:26 1 Corinthians 4:1 Matthew 13:11 Colossians 2:2 Colossians 2:3

Colossians 1:26 · BSB

the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

1 Corinthians 4:1 · BSB

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Matthew 13:11 · BSB

He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

Colossians 2:2 · BSB

that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,

Colossians 2:3 · BSB

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

“for”

Philippians 1:7 2 Timothy 2:9 Ephesians 4:1 Ephesians 3:1 2 Timothy 1:16 Ephesians 6:20

Philippians 1:7 · BSB

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.

2 Timothy 2:9 · BSB

for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!

Ephesians 4:1 · BSB

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Ephesians 3:1 · BSB

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

2 Timothy 1:16 · BSB

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

Ephesians 6:20 · BSB

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

Also

Acts 14:27

Acts 14:27 · BSB

When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

4Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

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