Colossians 4:3 - English Majority Text Version 2009

³ praying at the same time also for us, that God would open a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains,

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

³ 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

³ 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)

³ 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

³ 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

³ 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)

Colossians 4:3 Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He answered and said to them, "To you it has been given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.

Acts 14:27

Now arriving and gathering the church together, they related all that God had done with them, and that He had opened the door of faith for the Gentiles.

Romans 16:25

(15:24) Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to [the] revelation of [the ]mystery kept secret since the world began,

1 Corinthians 16:9

For a great and effective door has been opened to me, and there[ are] many adversaries.

1 Corinthians 4:1

Let a man so consider us, as ministers of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

2 Corinthians 2:12

Now when I came to Troas for the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus in behalf of you Gentiles-

Ephesians 3:3

how that by revelation He made known to me the mystery, just as I wrote before briefly,

Ephesians 3:4

with reference to which, when you read, you can understand my insight in the mystery of Christ,

Ephesians 3:9

and to enlighten all [as to] what is the administration of the mystery, which had been hidden from the ages in God, who created all things through Jesus Christ;

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called,

Philippians 1:19

For I know that this will turn out for my deliverance through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Philippians 1:7

just as it is right for me to think this concerning you all, because I have you in my heart, both in my chains and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers with me of grace.

Colossians 1:26

the mystery which has been hidden from the ages and from generations, but now was revealed to His saints.

Colossians 4:18

This greeting [is] by my [own] hand-Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me, and he was not ashamed of my chain;

2 Timothy 2:9

in which I endure hardship unto chains as an evildoer; but the word of God is not chained.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all patience and teaching.

Philemon 1:22

But meanwhile, also prepare for me a guestroom, for I hope that through your prayers I will be graciously given to you.