Colossians 4:3

New Living Translation

Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.

Cross References

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “You are permitted to understand the secrets of the Kingdom of Heaven, but others are not.

Acts 14:27

Upon arriving in Antioch, they called the church together and reported everything God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles, too.

Romans 16:25

Now all glory to God, who is able to make you strong, just as my Good News says. This message about Jesus Christ has revealed his plan for you Gentiles, a plan kept secret from the beginning of time.

1 Corinthians 16:9

There is a wide-open door for a great work here, although many oppose me.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God’s mysteries.

2 Corinthians 2:12

When I came to the city of Troas to preach the Good News of Christ, the Lord opened a door of opportunity for me.

Ephesians 3:1

When I think of all this, I, Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus for the benefit of you Gentiles . . .

Ephesians 3:3

As I briefly wrote earlier, God himself revealed his mysterious plan to me.

Ephesians 3:4

As you read what I have written, you will understand my insight into this plan regarding Christ.

Ephesians 3:9

I was chosen to explain to everyone this mysterious plan that God, the Creator of all things, had kept secret from the beginning.

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God.

Philippians 1:19

For I know that as you pray for me and the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will lead to my deliverance.

Philippians 1:7

So it is right that I should feel as I do about all of you, for you have a special place in my heart. You share with me the special favor of God, both in my imprisonment and in defending and confirming the truth of the Good News.

Colossians 1:26

This message was kept secret for centuries and generations past, but now it has been revealed to God’s people.

Colossians 4:18

Here is my greeting in my own handwriting—Paul. Remember my chains. May God’s grace be with you.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Dear brothers and sisters, pray for us.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord show special kindness to Onesiphorus and all his family because he often visited and encouraged me. He was never ashamed of me because I was in chains.

2 Timothy 2:9

And because I preach this Good News, I am suffering and have been chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach the word of God. Be prepared, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.

Philemon 1:22

One more thing—please prepare a guest room for me, for I am hoping that God will answer your prayers and let me return to you soon.