Colossians 4:3 Parallel Translations

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.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

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:

ASV:

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;

BBE:

And making prayer for us, that God may give us an open door for the preaching of the word, the secret of Christ, for which I am now in chains;

DBY:

praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,

ERV:

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;

WEY:

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.

WBS:

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:

WEB:

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;

YLT:

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,

Colossians 4:3 Cross References

XREF:

Acts 14:27 When they had arrived and gathered the church together, they began to report all things that God had done with them and how He had opened a door of faith to the Gentiles.

Ephesians 3:3 that by revelation there was made known to me the mystery, as I wrote before in brief.

Ephesians 3:4 By referring to this, when you read you can understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,

Ephesians 6:19 and pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:20 for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

2 Timothy 4:2 preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

4:3 {3} Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a {a} door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
(3) Those who minister the word, must especially be entrusted to the prayers of the Church.
(a) An open and free mouth to preach the Gospel.

PNT:

4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance. Note the spirit of this prayer; not a thought of his ease, comfort, or even safety, but only that he may be given full opportunity to preach Christ. So sublime a self-forgetfulness in a suffering prisoner is almost divine.
The mystery of Christ. The gospel of Christ. It was a mystery, i.e. a hidden truth until it was revealed. See 1Co 4:1 Eph 6:19 Col 1:26 2:2.
In bonds. See notes on Eph 6:20 Php 1:7.

WES:

4:3 That God would open to us a door of utterance - That is, give us utterance, that we may open our mouth boldly, Eph 6:19, and give us an opportunity of speaking, so that none may be able to hinder.

MHC:

4:2-6 No duties can be done aright, unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch therein with thanksgiving. The people are to pray particularly for their ministers. Believers are exhorted to right conduct towards unbelievers. Be careful in all converse with them, to do them good, and recommend religion by all fit means. Diligence in redeeming time, commends religion to the good opinion of others. Even what is only carelessness may cause a lasting prejudice against the truth. Let all discourse be discreet and seasonable, as becomes Christians. Though it be not always of grace, it must always be with grace. Though our discourse be of that which is common, yet it must be in a Christian manner. Grace is the salt which seasons our discourse, and keeps it from corrupting. It is not enough to answer what is asked, unless we answer aright also.

CONC:

Account Bonds Bound Chains Christ Declare Door Forth Imprisoned Making Message Mystery Open Prayer Praying Preaching Prison Prisoner Proclaim Sake Secret Speak Truth Utterance Withal

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 Word

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