Colossians 4:3 - Revised Version with Apocrypha 1895

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;

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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

And he answered and said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

Acts 14:27

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all things that God had done with them, and how that he had opened a door of faith unto the Gentiles.

Romans 16:25

Now to him that is able to stablish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which hath been kept in silence through times eternal,

1 Corinthians 16:9

for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.

1 Corinthians 4:1

Let a man so account of us, as of 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 when a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

Ephesians 3:1

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

Ephesians 3:3

how that by revelation was made known unto me the mystery, as I wrote afore in few words,

Ephesians 3:4

whereby, when ye read, ye can perceive my understanding in the mystery of Christ;

Ephesians 3:9

and to make all men see what is the dispensation of the mystery which from all ages hath been hid in God who created all things;

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beseech you to walk worthily of the calling wherewith ye were called,

Philippians 1:19

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation, through your supplication and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

Philippians 1:7

even as it is right for me to be thus minded on behalf of you all, because I have you in my heart, inasmuch as, both in my bonds and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers with me of grace.

Colossians 1:26

even the mystery which hath been hid from all ages and generations: but now hath it been manifested to his saints,

Colossians 4:18

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brethren, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

The Lord grant mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus: for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain;

2 Timothy 2:9

wherein I suffer hardship unto bonds, as a malefactor; but the word of God is not bound.

2 Timothy 4:2

preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.

Philemon 1:22

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I hope that through your prayers I shall be granted unto you.