Colossians 4:3 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

³ At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,

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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)

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

³ 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

He answered, “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

When they arrived, they called the church together and related all that God had done with them and how he had opened a door of faith for the gentiles.

Romans 16:25

Now to God who is able to strengthen you according to my gospel and the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery that 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

Think of us in this way: as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s mysteries.

2 Corinthians 2:12

When I came to Troas to proclaim the good news of Christ, a door was opened for me in the Lord,

Ephesians 3:1

This is the reason that I, Paul, am a prisoner for Christ Jesus for the sake of you gentiles,

Ephesians 3:3

and how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote above in a few words,

Ephesians 3:4

a reading of which will enable you to perceive my understanding of the mystery of Christ.

Ephesians 3:9

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

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Philippians 1:19

for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my salvation.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to think this way about all of you, because I hold you in my heart, for all of you are my partners in God’s grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel.

Colossians 1:26

the mystery that has been hidden throughout the ages and generations but has now been revealed to his saints.

Colossians 4:18

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

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

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

2 Timothy 2:9

for which I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.

2 Timothy 4:2

proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage with the utmost patience in teaching.

Philemon 1:22

One thing more: prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping through your prayers to be restored to you.