Colossians 4:3

Translations

Modern

…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.

Traditional

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:

Literal

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

Latin

…orantes simul et pro nobis, ut Deus aperiat nobis ostium sermonis ad loquendum mysterium Christi (propter quod etiam vinctus sum),

Original

Greek

English

…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.

Notes

Colossians 4:3

God may open to us a door for the word: An open door symbolizes an opportunity to share the good news (see also Acts 14:27; 1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12).
the mystery of Christ: See Colossians 1:26–27; 2:2.
for which I am in chains: Paul's commitment to spreading the good news led to his imprisonment (see Colossians Book Introduction, “Date and Occasion of Writing”).

Colossians 4:2–6

New Testament letters often end by encouraging readers to pray and requests for their prayers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) The Mystery of the Good News

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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,
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.
2 Thessalonians 3:1–2
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.
Philippians 1:13–14
As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.
1 Corinthians 4:1
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
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,
Colossians 1:26
…the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
1 Corinthians 16:9
…because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.
Colossians 2:2–3
…that 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,
2 Timothy 2:9
…for which I suffer to the extent of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God cannot be chained!
Revelation 3:7–8
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.
Philippians 1:7
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.

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Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

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