Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 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. English Standard Version At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison— Berean Standard Bible as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Berean Literal Bible praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I have been bound, King James Bible 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: New King James Version meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, New American Standard Bible praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; NASB 1995 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; NASB 1977 praying at the same time for us as well, that God may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; Legacy Standard Bible praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been bound, Amplified Bible At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned; Christian Standard Bible At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains, Holman Christian Standard Bible At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, American Standard Version 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; Aramaic Bible in Plain English And pray also for us that God would open the door of the word to us to speak the mystery of The Messiah, for whose sake I am bound, Contemporary English Version Be sure to pray that God will make a way for us to spread his message and explain the mystery about Christ, even though I am in jail for doing this. Douay-Rheims Bible 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;) English Revised Version 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; GOD'S WORD® Translation At the same time also pray for us. Pray that God will give us an opportunity to speak the word so that we may tell the mystery about Christ. It is because of this mystery that I am a prisoner. Good News Translation At the same time pray also for us, so that God will give us a good opportunity to preach his message about the secret of Christ. For that is why I am now in prison. International Standard Version At the same time also pray for us—that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about the Messiah, for which I have been imprisoned. Literal Standard Version also praying for us at the same time, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound, Majority Standard Bible as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. New American Bible at the same time, pray for us, too, that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak of the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, NET Bible At the same time pray for us too, that God may open a door for the message so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. New Revised Standard Version At the same time pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, New Heart English Bible praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; Webster's Bible Translation At the same time praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: Weymouth New Testament And pray at the same time for us also, that God may open for us a door for preaching, for us to tell the truth concerning Christ for the sake of which I am even a prisoner. World English Bible praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds, Young's Literal Translation praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which also I have been bound, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Fellow Workers…2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, 3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.… Cross References Acts 14:27 When they arrived, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them, and how He had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles. Romans 16:25 Now to Him who is able to strengthen you by my gospel and by the proclamation of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery concealed for ages past Ephesians 3:3 that is, the mystery made known to me by revelation, as I have already written briefly. Ephesians 3:4 In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, Ephesians 3:9 and to illuminate for everyone the stewardship of this mystery, which for ages past was kept hidden in God, who created all things. Ephesians 6:19 Pray also for me, that whenever I open my mouth, words may be given me so that I will boldly make known the mystery of the gospel, Ephesians 6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. Treasury of Scripture With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: praying. Romans 15:30-32 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me; … Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, Philippians 1:19 For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, that. 1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 2 Thessalonians 3:1,2 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: … a door. the mystery. Colossians 1:26 Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: Colossians 2:2,3 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; … Matthew 13:11 He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. for. Ephesians 3:1 For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles, Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Jump to Previous Account Bonds Bound Christ Declare Door Forth Imprisoned Making Message Mystery Open Prayer Praying Preaching Prison Prisoner Proclaim Sake Speak Time Together Truth Utterance Withal WordJump to Next Account Bonds Bound Christ Declare Door Forth Imprisoned Making Message Mystery Open Prayer Praying Preaching Prison Prisoner Proclaim Sake Speak Time Together Truth Utterance Withal WordColossians 4 1. He exhorts them to be fervent in prayer;5. to walk wisely toward those who are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ. 10. He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity. (3) A door of utterance.--Comp. a similar phrase in 1Corinthians 16:9; 2Corinthians 2:12. There, however, the opened door is the door of external opportunity; here the "door of utterance" is the removal of all internal impediments to preaching.Verse 3. - Praying at the same time also for us (Ephesians 6:19; Romans 15:30-32; 1 Thessalonians 5:25; 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 2; Hebrews 13:18). In Ephesians and Romans the apostle implores prayer for himself alone, and dwells on his personal circumstances. Here and in the Thessalonian letters he unites his fellow labourers with him in the request. That God may open to us a door for the word (1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Thessalonians 1:9; 1 Thessalonians 2:1). "The word" is the Word of God which the apostle preaches (Colossians 1:5, 25; 1 Thessalonians 1:6; Galatians 6:6; 2 Timothy 4:2; Acts 16:6); and "a debt" is wanted, in his present difficulties, through which that Word may freely pass, such as he speaks of in 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12 (comp. Acts 14:27; Revelation 3:8). It is fanciful to give "door" here the sense of "mouth." The "opening of my mouth," in Ephesians 6:19, expresses the subjective freedom (corresponding to "as I ought to speak," ver. 4); "the door for the word," the objective liberty desired by St. Paul in his imprisonment. To speak the mystery of Christ, because of which also I am bound (Colossians 1:23-29; Ephesians 6:19; Ephesians 3:1-13; Ephesians 4:1; Philippians 1:12-14; Philemon 1:9; 2 Timothy 2:8-10; Acts 20:22-24). Were his prison door once opened, the apostle would be able freely to preach the gospel to the Gentiles - for this "the mystery of Christ" chiefly signifies (Colossians 1:25-29; Ephesians 3:1-8; 1 Timothy 2:3-7.) (On "mystery," see note, Colossians 1:26.) It is this very mission which makes him long for freedom, that keeps him a prisoner (Colossians 1:23; Ephesians 3:13). He is in the strange position of an "ambassador in chains" (Ephesians 6:19; Philemon 1:9, 10: comp. 2 Timothy 2:9). This "I am bound" (singular) shows that the "for us" of the former clause designedly includes others with himself. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek asἅμα (hama) Adverb Strong's 260: A primary particle; properly, at the 'same' time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association. you pray προσευχόμενοι (proseuchomenoi) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 4336: To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. for περὶ (peri) Preposition Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. us, ἡμῶν (hēmōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction Strong's 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that. God Θεὸς (Theos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. may open ἀνοίξῃ (anoixē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 455: To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. to us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. a door θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 2374: (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. for the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. word, λόγου (logou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. so that we may proclaim λαλῆσαι (lalēsai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. mystery μυστήριον (mystērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3466: From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. for δι’ (di’) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. which ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. I am in chains. δέδεμαι (dedemai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular Strong's 1210: To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind. Links Colossians 4:3 NIVColossians 4:3 NLT Colossians 4:3 ESV Colossians 4:3 NASB Colossians 4:3 KJV Colossians 4:3 BibleApps.com Colossians 4:3 Biblia Paralela Colossians 4:3 Chinese Bible Colossians 4:3 French Bible Colossians 4:3 Catholic Bible NT Letters: Colossians 4:3 Praying together for us also that God (Coloss. Col Co) |
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