Colossians 4:3

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Pray for us too. Ask God to open a door for our message so that we can preach the mystery of Christ, for which I’m being held in chains.

Cross References

Acts 14:27

When they arrived in Antioch, they gathered the church together and told everything that God had done through them. They shared how he had opened a way for the Gentiles to believe.

Colossians 1:26

It contains the mystery that has been hidden for many ages but that has now been made known to the Lord’s people.

2 Corinthians 2:12

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

2 Timothy 2:9

and I’m suffering for it like a criminal in these chains. But God’s word isn’t being held back by chains.

Philippians 1:7

It’s right for me to feel this way about all of you. You have a special place in my heart. Whether I’m being held in chains or standing up for the truth of the good news, either way, all of you share together in God’s grace with me.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I ask you to live a life worthy of the purposes God has chosen you to fulfill.

1 Corinthians 16:9

A door has opened wide for me to do some good work here, even though there are also many people who oppose me.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So here’s how you should think of us. We’re servants of Christ who’ve been trusted with the mysteries God has shown us.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers and sisters, pray for us.

Matthew 13:11

He answered, “Because they aren’t being given the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven the way you are.

Philemon 1:22

There’s one more thing: Have a guest room ready for me. I hope that I’ll be released and that I’ll be able to come see you, in answer to your prayers.

Philippians 1:19

because I know you’re praying for me and that God will give me the Spirit of Jesus Christ to help me. No matter what happens, I’ll be set free.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord show mercy to all who live in the house of Onesiphorus. He has often encouraged me. He wasn’t ashamed of me, even though I was being held in chains.

Ephesians 3:1

I, Paul, am in prison because of my work on behalf of you Gentiles. That’s how I’m serving Christ Jesus.

Romans 16:25

God is able to strengthen you through the good news, which is the message I preach about Jesus Christ. There was a mystery that had been kept hidden for a very long time.

Ephesians 3:3

by revealing a mystery to me. I’ve written about this just a little.

Ephesians 3:4

The mystery is that because of the good news, Gentiles can also receive what God promised to the Jews. Both groups can be part of the same body, and in Christ Jesus, both share in the promise. So by reading this, you’ll be able to recognize the insight I have into the mystery of Christ. It wasn’t made known to people of other times the way the Spirit has now revealed it to God’s holy apostles and prophets.

Ephesians 3:9

God has enabled me to explain to everyone how this mystery has become a reality. In times past it was kept hidden in the mind of God, who created all things.

Colossians 4:18

I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember that I’m being held in chains. May God’s grace be with you.

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, and be very patient as you do these things. Teach the people carefully,