Colossians 4:3 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

and pray for us also, 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,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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:

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

And at the same time pray for us also, that God may open a door to us for the Word (the Gospel), to proclaim the mystery concerning Christ (the Messiah) on account of which I am in prison;

American Standard Version (1901)

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;

Common English Bible

At the same time, pray for us also. Pray that God would open a door for the word so we can preach the secret plan of Christ—which is why I’m in chains.

Catholic Public Domain Version

Pray together, for us also, so that God may open a door of speech to us, so as to speak the mystery of Christ, (because of which, even now, I am in chains)

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)

Colossians 4:3 Cross References

Matthew 13:11

And 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.

Acts 14:27

And when they arrived, they gathered the church together and declared all that God had done with them, and how he had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

Romans 16:25

Now to him who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret for long ages

1 Corinthians 16:9

for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.

1 Corinthians 4:1

This is how one should regard us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Corinthians 2:12

When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, a door was opened for me in the Lord;

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles—

Ephesians 3:3

how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly.

Ephesians 3:4

When you read this you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Ephesians 3:9

and to make all men see what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in God who created all things;

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Philippians 1:19

Yes, and I shall rejoice. For I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance,

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel thus about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Colossians 1:26

the mystery hidden for ages and generations but now made manifest to his saints.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brethren, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me; he was not ashamed of my chains,

2 Timothy 2:9

the gospel for which I am suffering and wearing fetters like a criminal. But the word of God is not fettered.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word, be urgent in season and out of season, convince, rebuke, and exhort, be unfailing in patience and in teaching.

Philemon 1:22

At the same time, prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be granted to you.