Colossians 4:3
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“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.”
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“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 Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“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:”
King James Version · Public Domain“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;”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“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,”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Colossians 4:3 — 21 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 13:11He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.
- Acts 14:27When 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 15:30Now I urge you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.
- 1 Corinthians 4:1So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
- 2 Corinthians 2:12Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
- Ephesians 3:1For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...
- Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:
- Ephesians 6:19Pray 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,
- Philippians 1:7It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart. For in my chains and in my defense and confirmation of the gospel, you are all partners in grace with me.
- Philippians 1:13As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
- Philippians 1:19because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.
- Colossians 1:26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
- Colossians 2:2that they may be encouraged in heart, knit together in love, and filled with the full riches of complete understanding, so that they may know the mystery of God, namely Christ,
- 1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers, pray for us as well.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be held in honor, just as it was with you.
- 2 Timothy 1:16May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.
- 2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
- Philemon 1:22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
- Hebrews 13:18Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.
- Revelation 3:7To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of the One who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What He opens no one can shut, and what He shuts no one can open.
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