Colossians 4:3

New International Reader's Version

Pray for us too. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to preach our message. Then we can preach the mystery of Christ. Because I preached it, I am being held by chains.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “Because you have been given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven. It has not been given to outsiders.

Acts 14:27

When they arrived at Antioch, they gathered the church together. They reported all that God had done through them. They told how he had opened a way for the Gentiles to believe.

Romans 16:25

May God receive glory. He is able to strengthen your faith. He does this in keeping with the good news and the message I preach. It is the message about Jesus Christ. This message is in keeping with the mystery hidden for a very long time.

1 Corinthians 16:9

A door has opened wide for me to do some good work here. There are many people who oppose me.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So here is how you should think of us. We serve Christ. We are trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.

2 Corinthians 2:12

I went to Troas to preach the good news about Christ. There I found that the Lord had opened a door of opportunity for me.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am a prisoner because of Christ Jesus. I am in prison because of my work among you who are Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:3

I’m talking about the mystery God showed me. I have already written a little about it.

Ephesians 3:4

By reading about this mystery, you will be able to understand what I know. You will know about the mystery of Christ.

Ephesians 3:9

God told me to make clear to everyone how the mystery came about. In times past it was kept hidden in the mind of God, who created all things.

Ephesians 4:1

I am a prisoner because of the Lord. So I am asking you to live a life worthy of what God chose you for.

Philippians 1:19

I know that you are praying for me. I also know that God will give me the Spirit of Jesus Christ to help me. So no matter what happens, I’m sure I will still be set free.

Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you. I love you with all my heart. I may be held by chains, or I may be standing up for the truth of the good news. Either way, all of you share in God’s grace together with me.

Colossians 1:26

That word contains the mystery that has been hidden for many ages. But now it has been made known to the Lord’s people.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember that I am being held by chains. May grace be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord show mercy to all who live in the house of Onesiphorus. He often encouraged me. He was not ashamed that I was being held by chains.

2 Timothy 2:9

I am suffering for it. I have even been put in chains like someone who has committed a crime. But God’s word is not held back by chains.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word. Be ready to serve God in good times and bad. Correct people’s mistakes. Warn them. Encourage them with words of hope. Be very patient as you do these things. Teach them carefully.

Philemon 1:22

There is one more thing. Have a guest room ready for me. I hope I can return to all of you in answer to your prayers.