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Colossians 4:3

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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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;

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:

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Original language & word study

22 tagged words
OriginalTransliterationMeaningWord study
προσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoiprayingG4336 →
ἅμαhamaat the same timeG260 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
περὶperiforG4012 →
ἡμῶνhēmōnusG3165 →
ἵναinathatG2443 →
ὁho<the>G3588 →
θεὸςtheosGodG2316 →
ἀνοίξῃanoixēmay openG455 →
ἡμῖνhēminto usG3165 →
θύρανthurana doorG2374 →
τοῦtoufor theG3588 →
λόγουlogouwordG3056 →
λαλῆσαιlalēsaito declareG2980 →
τὸtotheG3588 →
μυστήριονmustērionmysteryG3466 →
τοῦtou<the>G3588 →
Χριστοῦ,Christouof Christ,G5547 →
δι᾽di᾽on account ofG1223 →
ὃhowhichG3739 →
καὶkaialsoG2532 →
δέδεμαι,dedemaiI have been bound,G1210 →

The walk

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Revelation 3:8I 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.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,Ephesians 6:19–20Pray 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,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.2 Thessalonians 3:1–2Finally, 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 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.Philippians 1:13–14As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.Colossians 1:26the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.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 3:4In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ,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.Colossians 2:2–3that 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,Revelation 3:7–8To 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.2 Timothy 2:9for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!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.Ephesians 4:1As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:1 Thessalonians 5:25Brothers, pray for us as well.

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About Colossians

The Word Made Flesh — Gustave Doré (engraving, public domain)
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