Colossians 4:3
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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: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.
In other translations
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: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.
Greek words
προσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoiprayingG4336ἅμαhamaat the same timeG260καὶkaialsoG2532περὶperiforG4012ἡμῶνhēmōnusG3165ἵναinathatG2443ὁho<the>G3588θεὸςtheosGodG2316ἀνοίξῃanoixēmay openG455ἡμῖνhēminto usG3165θύρανthurana doorG2374τοῦtoufor theG3588λόγουlogouwordG3056λαλῆσαιlalēsaito declareG2980τὸtotheG3588μυστήριονmustērionmysteryG3466τοῦtou<the>G3588Χριστοῦ,Christouof Christ,G5547δι᾽di᾽on account ofG1223ὃhowhichG3739καὶkaialsoG2532δέδεμαι,dedemaiI have been bound,G1210
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Related verses
- Ephesians 6:19-2019 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, 20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.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, 20 for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
- Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.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.
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1-21 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you: 2 And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.1 Finally, 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 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.
- Philippians 1:13-1413 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.
- 2 Corinthians 2:12Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord,
- 1 Corinthians 4:1Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
- Colossians 1:26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
- Philippians 1:7Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.It 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.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
- Revelation 3:7-87 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.7 To 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. 8 I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an open door, which no one can shut. For you have only a little strength, yet you have kept My word and have not denied My name.
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