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; 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. 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. 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. 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 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, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionalso 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, 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, 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, Smith's Literal Translation Praying together also for us, that God would open to us a door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, by which also I was bound; Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePraying 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;) Catholic Public Domain Version Pray together, for us also, so that God may open a door of speech to us, so as to speak the mystery of Christ, (because of which, even now, 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, 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, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd pray for us also, that God may open unto us a door for preaching, to speak the mystery of Christ for whose sake I am a prisoner: 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, NT Translations Anderson New Testamentpraying at the same time also for us, that God may open for us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of the Christ, for which I am in bonds, Godbey New Testament at the same time also praying for us, in order that God may open to us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I indeed am bound; Haweis New Testament praying also at the same time for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, that I may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains: Mace New Testament put up your requests likewise for me, that God would give me an opportunity to declare the mystery of Christ (for which I am even 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. Worrell New Testament at the same time praying for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ (because of which I have also become bound), Worsley New Testament Praying at the same time for us also, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to declare the mystery of Christ, for which also I am in bonds: that I may make it manifest, as I ought. 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 Ephesians 6:19-20 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, / for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should. 2 Thessalonians 3:1 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. 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. 1 Corinthians 16:9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. Philippians 1:19-20 because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance. / I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have complete boldness so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. Romans 15:30-32 Now 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. / Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there, / so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed. 2 Corinthians 2:12 Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, Acts 20:22-24 And now, compelled by the Spirit, I am going to Jerusalem, not knowing what will happen to me there. / I only know that in town after town the Holy Spirit warns me that chains and afflictions await me. / But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace. 1 Thessalonians 5:25 Brothers, pray for us as well. Philemon 1:6 I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ. Acts 28:30-31 Paul stayed there two full years in his own rented house, welcoming all who came to visit him. / Boldly and freely he proclaimed the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Timothy 4:17 But the Lord stood by me and strengthened me, so that through me the message would be fully proclaimed, and all the Gentiles would hear it. So I was delivered from the mouth of the lion. Matthew 9:37-38 Then He said to His disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. / Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into His harvest.” Isaiah 55:11 so My word that proceeds from My mouth will not return to Me empty, but it will accomplish what I please, and it will prosper where I send it. Jeremiah 1:7-9 But the LORD told me: “Do not say, ‘I am only a child.’ For to everyone I send you, you must go, and all that I command you, you must speak. / Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you,” declares the LORD. / Then the LORD reached out His hand, touched my mouth, and said to me: “Behold, I have put My words in your mouth. 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. as you pray also for us This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of prayer in the early Christian church. The Greek word for "pray" here is "proseuchomai," which implies a deep, earnest communication with God. Paul is urging the Colossian believers to include him and his companions in their prayers, highlighting the interconnectedness of the body of Christ. This reflects the early church's understanding of prayer as a powerful tool for support and encouragement, transcending physical boundaries. 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 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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