Colossians 4:3
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.

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,

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.

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,

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):

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

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):

praying.

Romans 15:30-32 I beseech you therefore, brethren, through our Lord Jesus Christ and by the charity of the Holy Ghost, that you help me in your prayers for me to God, . . .

Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Philippians 1:19 For I know that this shall fall out to me unto salvation, through your prayer and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brethren, pray for us.

Philemon 1:22 But withal prepare me also a lodging. For I hope that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Hebrews 13:18,19 Pray for us. For we trust we have a good conscience, being willing to behave ourselves well in all things. . . .

that.

1 Corinthians 16:9 For a great door and evident is opened unto me: and many adversaries.

2 Corinthians 2:12 And when I was come to Troas for the gospel of Christ and a door was opened unto me in the Lord,

2 Thessalonians 3:1,2 For the rest, brethren, pray for us that the word of God may run and may be glorified, even as among you: . . .

Revelation 3:7,8 And to the angel of the church of Philadelphia write: These things saith the Holy One and the true one, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth and no man shutteth, shutteth and no man openeth: . . .

a door.

the mystery.

Colossians 1:26 The mystery which hath been hidden from ages and generations, but now is manifested to his saints,

Colossians 2:2,3 That their hearts may be comforted, being instructed in charity and unto all riches of fulness of understanding, unto the knowledge of the mystery of God the Father and of Christ Jesus: . . .

Matthew 13:11 Who answered and said to them: Because to you it is given to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven: but to them it is not given.

1 Corinthians 4:1 Let a man so account of us as of the ministers of Christ and the dispensers of the mysteries of God.

Ephesians 6:19 And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

for.

Ephesians 3:1 For this cause, I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ, for you Gentiles:

Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, a prisoner in the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation in which you are called:

Ephesians 6:20 For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

Philippians 1:7,13,14 As it is meet for me to think this for you all, for that I have you in my heart; and that, in my bands and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, you all are partakers of my joy. . . .

2 Timothy 1:16 The Lord give mercy to the house of Onesiphorus: because he hath often refreshed me and hath not been ashamed of my chain:

2 Timothy 2:9 Wherein I labour even unto bands, as an evildoer. But the word of God is not bound.

Context
Fellow Workers
2Be instant in prayer: watching in it with thanksgiving. 3Praying 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): 4That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.…
Cross References
Acts 14:27
And when they were come and had assembled the church, they related what great things God had done with them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.

Romans 16:25
Now to him that is able to establish you, according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret from eternity;

Ephesians 3:3
How that, according to revelation, the mystery has been made known to me, as I have written above in a few words:

Ephesians 3:4
As you reading, may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ,

Ephesians 3:9
And to enlighten all men, that they may see what is the dispensation of the mystery which hath been hidden from eternity in God who created all things:

Ephesians 6:19
And for me, that speech may be given me, that I may open my mouth with confidence, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

Ephesians 6:20
For which I am an ambassador in a chain: so that therein I may be bold to speak according as I ought.

Colossians 1:26
The mystery which hath been hidden from ages and generations, but now is manifested to his saints,

Colossians 2:2
That their hearts may be comforted, being instructed in charity and unto all riches of fulness of understanding, unto the knowledge of the mystery of God the Father and of Christ Jesus:

Colossians 4:18
The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen.

2 Timothy 4:2
Preach the word: be instant in season, out of season: reprove, entreat, rebuke in all patience and doctrine.

Colossians 4:2
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