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That is why I am here in chains. <a href="/esv/colossians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a> 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— <a href="/bsb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/blb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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, <a href="/kjv/colossians/4.htm">King James Bible</a> 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: <a href="/nkjv/colossians/4.htm">New King James Version</a> 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, <a href="/nasb_/colossians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> 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; <a href="/nasb/colossians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a> 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; <a href="/nasb77/colossians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a> 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; <a href="/lsb/colossians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> 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, <a href="/amp/colossians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a> 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; <a href="/csb/colossians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/hcsb/colossians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> 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, <a href="/asv/colossians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a> 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; <a href="/cev/colossians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> 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. <a href="/erv/colossians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a> 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; <a href="/gwt/colossians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> 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. <a href="/gnt/colossians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a> 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. <a href="/isv/colossians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a> 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. <a href="/msb/colossians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> 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. <a href="/net/colossians/4.htm">NET Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nheb/colossians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> 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; <a href="/wbt/colossians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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: <a href="/wey/colossians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/web/colossians/4.htm">World English Bible</a> 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, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/colossians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> also 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, <a href="/blb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> 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, <a href="/ylt/colossians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 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, <a href="/slt/colossians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> 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;<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/colossians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> 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;) <a href="/cpdv/colossians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> 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) <a href="/nabre/colossians/4.htm">New American Bible</a> 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, <a href="/nrsvce/colossians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> 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,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/colossians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And 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: <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> 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,<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/colossians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> praying 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, <a href="/godbey/colossians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> 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; <a href="/haweis/colossians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> 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: <a href="/mace/colossians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a> 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:) <a href="/wey/colossians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/worrell/colossians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> 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), <a href="/worsley/colossians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> 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. <a href="/parallel/colossians/4-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=734" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/colossians/4.htm">Fellow Workers</a> …2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, 3<a href="/greek/260.htm" title="260: hama (Adv) -- A primary particle; properly, at the same time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association.">as</a> <a href="/greek/4336.htm" title="4336: proseuchomenoi (V-PPM/P-NMP) -- To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship.">you pray</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">also</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmōn (PPro-G1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">us,</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theos (N-NMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">God</a> <a href="/greek/455.htm" title="455: anoixē (V-ASA-3S) -- To open. From ana and oigo; to open up.">may open</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: hēmin (PPro-D1P) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">to us</a> <a href="/greek/2374.htm" title="2374: thyran (N-AFS) -- (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance.">a door</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/3056.htm" title="3056: logou (N-GMS) -- From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression.">word,</a> <a href="/greek/2980.htm" title="2980: lalēsai (V-ANA) -- A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.">so that we may proclaim</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3466.htm" title="3466: mystērion (N-ANS) -- From a derivative of muo; a secret or mystery.">mystery</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: Christou (N-GMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">of Christ,</a> <a href="/greek/1223.htm" title="1223: di’ (Prep) -- A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through.">for</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">which</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/1210.htm" title="1210: dedemai (V-RIM/P-1S) -- To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. A primary verb; to bind.">I am in chains.</a> 4Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19-20</a> 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. <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1</a> 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. <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a> 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. <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a> because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me. <a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19-20</a> 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. <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a> 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. <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a> Now when I went to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ and a door stood open for me in the Lord, <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a> 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. <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-25.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:25</a> Brothers, pray for us as well. <a href="/philemon/1-6.htm">Philemon 1:6</a> I pray that your partnership in the faith may become effective as you fully acknowledge every good thing that is ours in Christ. <a href="/acts/28-30.htm">Acts 28:30-31</a> 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. <a href="/2_timothy/4-17.htm">2 Timothy 4:17</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/9-37.htm">Matthew 9:37-38</a> 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.” <a href="/isaiah/55-11.htm">Isaiah 55:11</a> 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. <a href="/jeremiah/1-7.htm">Jeremiah 1:7-9</a> 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.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div> 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.<a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a> 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; … <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a> 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,<a href="/philippians/1-19.htm">Philippians 1:19</a> For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,that.<a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a> For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.<a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a> Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,<a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1,2</a> 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.<a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26</a> Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:<a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Colossians 2:2,3</a> 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; … <a href="/matthew/13-11.htm">Matthew 13:11</a> 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.<a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1</a> For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,<a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a> I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,<a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Ephesians 6:20</a> For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/colossians/3-6.htm">Account</a> <a href="/philippians/1-17.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-20.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/colossians/3-24.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/1-8.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">Door</a> <a href="/colossians/1-6.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/galatians/3-22.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Making</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Message</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Open</a> <a href="/colossians/4-2.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/colossians/1-9.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/galatians/3-23.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/philippians/1-13.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/colossians/1-28.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/colossians/3-6.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/colossians/3-9.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/colossians/3-7.htm">Time</a> <a href="/colossians/3-14.htm">Together</a> <a href="/colossians/2-2.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-16.htm">Withal</a> <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/1_thessalonians/2-18.htm">Account</a> <a href="/colossians/4-18.htm">Bonds</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Bound</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Declare</a> <a href="/james/5-9.htm">Door</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-8.htm">Forth</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Imprisoned</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Making</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Message</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/2-7.htm">Mystery</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-7.htm">Open</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Prayer</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-10.htm">Praying</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-3.htm">Preaching</a> <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">Prison</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Prisoner</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">Proclaim</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-5.htm">Sake</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">Speak</a> <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">Time</a> <a href="/colossians/4-9.htm">Together</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-13.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">Utterance</a> <a href="/1_timothy/5-13.htm">Withal</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Word</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 4</div>1. <a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">He exhorts them to be fervent in prayer;</a> 5. <a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">to walk wisely toward those who are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ.</a> 10. <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This reflects the early Christian practice of intercessory prayer, emphasizing the communal nature of the faith. It highlights the importance of supporting one another through prayer, a theme consistent throughout Paul's letters (e.g., <a href="/ephesians/6-18.htm">Ephesians 6:18-19</a>). The request underscores the apostolic mission and the need for divine assistance in spreading the Gospel.that God may open to us a door for the word The metaphor of an "open door" is used by Paul to signify opportunities for evangelism and the spread of the Gospel (see also <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a>, <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>). This phrase suggests reliance on God's sovereignty in creating opportunities for ministry. The imagery of a door implies both access and receptivity, indicating that successful ministry requires divine intervention to prepare hearts and circumstances.so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ The "mystery of Christ" refers to the previously hidden truth now revealed through the Gospel, that salvation is available to all, Jew and Gentile alike, through Jesus Christ (<a href="/ephesians/3-4.htm">Ephesians 3:4-6</a>). This mystery is central to Paul's teaching and is a recurring theme in his epistles. It emphasizes the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the unfolding of God's redemptive plan through Christ.for which I am in chains Paul's imprisonment is a testament to his commitment to the Gospel. His chains symbolize the cost of discipleship and the reality of persecution faced by early Christians. Despite his physical confinement, Paul views his situation as an opportunity to further the Gospel (<a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a>). His imprisonment in Rome, likely under house arrest, allowed him to continue his ministry through writing and receiving visitors, demonstrating that the Word of God is not bound (<a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/p/paul.htm">Paul</a> The apostle who authored the letter to the Colossians. He is in prison at the time of writing, emphasizing his dedication to spreading the Gospel despite his circumstances. 2. <a href="/topical/c/colossians.htm">Colossians</a> The recipients of the letter, a Christian community in the city of Colossae, located in modern-day Turkey. Paul writes to encourage and instruct them in their faith. 3. <a href="/topical/m/mystery_of_christ.htm">Mystery of Christ</a> Refers to the Gospel message, which was once hidden but is now revealed through Jesus Christ. It encompasses the salvation available to all, both Jews and Gentiles. 4. <a href="/topical/c/chains.htm">Chains</a> Symbolic of Paul's imprisonment, which he mentions to highlight the cost of discipleship and the perseverance required in spreading the Gospel. 5. <a href="/topical/o/open_door.htm">Open Door</a> A metaphor for opportunities to share the Gospel. Paul requests prayer for these opportunities, showing his reliance on God's providence in his ministry.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_power_of_prayer_in_evangelism.htm">The Power of Prayer in Evangelism</a> Paul emphasizes the importance of prayer in creating opportunities to share the Gospel. Believers should regularly pray for open doors in their own lives and the lives of others. <a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_ministry.htm">Perseverance in Ministry</a> Despite being in chains, Paul remains focused on his mission. Christians are encouraged to persevere in their calling, regardless of circumstances. <a href="/topical/t/the_mystery_of_christ.htm">The Mystery of Christ</a> Understanding and proclaiming the mystery of Christ is central to the Christian faith. Believers should seek to deepen their understanding of the Gospel and share it with others. <a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god's_providence.htm">Reliance on God's Providence</a> Paul’s request for an open door highlights the need to rely on God’s timing and provision in ministry efforts. Trusting God to provide opportunities is crucial. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_the_body_of_christ.htm">Unity in the Body of Christ</a> Paul’s request for prayer from the Colossians demonstrates the interconnectedness of the Church. Christians should support one another through prayer and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 4</a> <a href="/q/how_confirm_paul's_jail_in_col._4_3.htm">How do we confirm Paul’s imprisonment in Colossians 4:3 with limited extra-biblical evidence? </a> <a href="/q/what's_the_meaning_of_everything.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'an open door'?</a> <a href="/q/is_philemon's_style_unlike_paul's.htm">Philemon 1 – Does the style, language, and brevity of this letter raise doubts about its authenticity compared to Paul’s other writings?</a> <a href="/q/main_themes_in_colossians.htm">What are the main themes in Colossians?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) A door of utterance.--Comp. a similar phrase in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm" title="For a great door and effectual is opened to me, and there are many adversaries.">1Corinthians 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm" title="Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me of the Lord,">2Corinthians 2:12</a>. There, however, the opened door is the door of external opportunity; here the "door of utterance" is the removal of all internal impediments to preaching.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 3. - Praying at the same time also for us (<a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a>; <a href="/romans/15-30.htm">Romans 15:30-32</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-25.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:25</a>; <a href="/2_thessalonians/3-1.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:1, 2</a>; <a href="/hebrews/13-18.htm">Hebrews 13:18</a>). In Ephesians and Romans the apostle implores prayer for himself alone, and dwells on his personal circumstances. Here and in the Thessalonian letters he unites his fellow labourers with him in the request. That God may open to us a door for the word (<a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-9.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:9</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-1.htm">1 Thessalonians 2:1</a>). "The word" is the Word of God which the apostle preaches (<a href="/colossians/1-5.htm">Colossians 1:5, 25</a>; <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">1 Thessalonians 1:6</a>; <a href="/galatians/6-6.htm">Galatians 6:6</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a>; <a href="/acts/16-6.htm">Acts 16:6</a>); and "a debt" is wanted, in his present difficulties, through which that Word may freely pass, such as he speaks of in <a href="/1_corinthians/16-9.htm">1 Corinthians 16:9</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/2-12.htm">2 Corinthians 2:12</a> (comp. <a href="/acts/14-27.htm">Acts 14:27</a>; <a href="/revelation/3-8.htm">Revelation 3:8</a>). It is fanciful to give "door" here the sense of "mouth." The "opening of my mouth," in <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a>, expresses the subjective freedom (corresponding to "as I ought to speak," ver. 4); "the door for the word," the objective liberty desired by St. Paul in his imprisonment. To speak the mystery of Christ, because of which also I am bound (<a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23-29</a>; <a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1-13</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-1.htm">Ephesians 4:1</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-12.htm">Philippians 1:12-14</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-8.htm">2 Timothy 2:8-10</a>; <a href="/acts/20-22.htm">Acts 20:22-24</a>). Were his prison door once opened, the apostle would be able freely to preach the gospel to the Gentiles - for this "the mystery of Christ" chiefly signifies (<a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Colossians 1:25-29</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-1.htm">Ephesians 3:1-8</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/2-3.htm">1 Timothy 2:3-7</a>.) (On "mystery," see note, <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26</a>.) It is this very mission which makes him long for freedom, that keeps him a prisoner (<a href="/colossians/1-23.htm">Colossians 1:23</a>; <a href="/ephesians/3-13.htm">Ephesians 3:13</a>). He is in the strange position of an "ambassador in chains" (<a href="/ephesians/6-19.htm">Ephesians 6:19</a>; <a href="/philemon/1-9.htm">Philemon 1:9, 10</a>: comp. <a href="/2_timothy/2-9.htm">2 Timothy 2:9</a>). This "I am bound" (singular) shows that the "for us" of the former clause designedly includes others with himself. <a href="/commentaries/colossians/4-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>as ἅμα (hama) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_260.htm">Strong's 260: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_4336.htm">Strong's 4336: </a> To pray, pray for, offer prayer. From pros and euchomai; to pray to God, i.e. Supplicate, worship. also καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. that ἵνα (hina) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. may open ἀνοίξῃ (anoixē) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_455.htm">Strong's 455: </a> To open. From ana and oigo; to open up. to us ἡμῖν (hēmin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 1st Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. a door θύραν (thyran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2374.htm">Strong's 2374: </a> (a) a door, (b) met: an opportunity. Apparently a primary word; a portal or entrance. for the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3056.htm">Strong's 3056: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_2980.htm">Strong's 2980: </a> A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. the τὸ (to) Article - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> 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 <a href="/greek/strongs_3466.htm">Strong's 3466: </a> From a derivative of muo; a secret or 'mystery'. of Christ, Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. for δι’ (di’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1223.htm">Strong's 1223: </a> A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. which ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. I am in chains. δέδεμαι (dedemai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1210.htm">Strong's 1210: </a> To bind, tie, fasten; I impel, compel; I declare to be prohibited and unlawful. 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