And He replied to them, “To you has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
Colossians 4:3 - Tree of Life Version At the same time, keep praying for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the message, to proclaim the mystery of Messiah—for which I am in prison. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 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 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) 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 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 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 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;) |
And He replied to them, “To you has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given.
When they arrived and gathered together Messiah’s community, they began to report all that God had done in helping them and that He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.
Now to the One who is able to strengthen you according to my Good News and the proclamation of Yeshua the Messiah, according to the revelation of the mystery which has been kept secret for long ages
for a great door has opened wide for me, though many are in opposition.
So let each one think of us in this way—as Messiah’s helpers and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Now when I arrived in Troas for the Good News of Messiah, and a door was opened to me by the Lord,
For this reason I, Paul, am a prisoner of Messiah Yeshua for the sake of you Gentiles.
that the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I wrote before briefly.
When you read this, you can understand my insight into the mystery of Messiah—
and to bring to light the plan of the mystery—which for ages was hidden in God, who created all things.
Therefore I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you were called—
for I know that this will turn out for my deliverance, through your intercession and the help of the Ruach of Messiah Yeshua.
It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I have you in my heart—for you all are partakers of grace with me, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the Good News.
the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations, but now has been revealed to His kedoshim.
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul’s. Remember my chains! Grace be with you.
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my imprisonment.
For this I suffer hardship as a criminal, even to the point of chains—though the word of God is not chained.
proclaim the Word! Be ready when it is convenient or inconvenient. Confront, rebuke, encourage—with complete patience and instruction.
At the same time also, prepare a guest room for me—for I hope that through your prayers I will be given back to you.