Colossians 4:3

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

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, for which I am in chains.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    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:

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    At the same time, pray 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;

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    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:

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    withal{G260} praying{G4336} for{G4012} us{G2257} also,{G2532} that{G2443} God{G2316} may open{G455} unto us{G2254} a door{G2374} for the word,{G3056} to speak{G2980} the mystery{G3466} of Christ,{G5547} for{G1223} which{G3739} I am{G1210} also{G2532} in bonds;{G1210}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    Withal{G260} praying{G4336}{(G5740)} also{G2532} for{G4012} us{G2257}, that{G2443} God{G2316} would open{G455}{(G5661)} unto us{G2254} a door{G2374} of utterance{G3056}, to speak{G2980}{(G5658)} the mystery{G3466} of Christ{G5547}, for{G1223} which{G3739} I am{G1210} also{G2532} in bonds{G1210}{(G5769)}:

  • Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)

    gevynge prayenge also for vs that God open vnto vs the dore of vtteraunce that we maye speake the mistery of Christ wherfore I am in bondes:

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    and praye also together for vs, that God open vnto vs the dore of the worde, to speake the mystery of Christ (wherfore I am also in bodes)

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    Praying also for vs, that God may open vnto vs the doore of vtterance, to speake ye mysterie of Christ: wherefore I am also in bonds,

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    Praying also for vs, that God may open vnto vs the doore of vtteraunce, that we may speake ye misterie of Christ, wherfore I am also in bondes:

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    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:

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    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;

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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,

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • American Standard Version (1901)

    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;

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And making prayer for us, that God may give us an open door for the preaching of the word, the secret of Christ, for which I am now in chains;

  • World English Bible (2000)

    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;

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

    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.

Referenced Verses

  • Eph 6:19-20 : 19 Pray also for me, that words may be given to me to proclaim the mystery of the gospel boldly. 20 For which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.
  • Phil 1:7 : 7 It is right for me to think this way about you all, because I have you in my heart; whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, you all share in God’s grace with me.
  • Acts 14:27 : 27 When they arrived and gathered the church together, they reported all that God had done through them and how he had opened the door of faith to the Gentiles.
  • Rev 3:7-8 : 7 To the angel of the church in Philadelphia, write: These are the words of the Holy One, the True One, who holds the key of David, who opens and no one can shut, and who shuts and no one can open. 8 I know your works. Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one can shut, because you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
  • Matt 13:11 : 11 Jesus replied, "The mysteries of the kingdom of heaven have been given to you to know, but not to them.
  • Rom 15:30-32 : 30 Now I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to God for me. 31 Pray that I may be rescued from those who are disobedient in Judea, and that my ministry to Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints. 32 So that, by God’s will, I may come to you with joy and be refreshed together with you.
  • 1 Cor 4:1 : 1 This is how you should regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
  • 1 Cor 16:9 : 9 For a great and effective door has been opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
  • 2 Cor 2:12 : 12 When I came to Troas to preach the gospel of Christ, and a door was opened for me in the Lord,
  • Eph 3:1 : 1 For this reason, I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles,
  • Eph 4:1 : 1 Therefore, I, a prisoner in the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called,
  • Phil 1:13-14 : 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more boldly and fearlessly.
  • Phil 1:19 : 19 For I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, this will result in my deliverance.
  • Col 1:26 : 26 the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.
  • Col 2:2-3 : 2 I do this so that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, and that they may have all the riches of full assurance of understanding, which leads to the full knowledge of God's mystery—Christ himself. 3 In him are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
  • 1 Thess 5:25 : 25 Brothers, pray also for us.
  • 2 Thess 3:1-2 : 1 Finally, brothers and sisters, pray for us, so that the word of the Lord may spread quickly and be honored, just as it was with you. 2 And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil people, for not everyone has faith.
  • 2 Tim 1:16 : 16 May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed of my chains.
  • 2 Tim 2:9 : 9 For this gospel I suffer hardship, even to the point of being chained like a criminal. But the word of God is not chained.
  • Phlm 1:22 : 22 At the same time also prepare a guest room for me, since I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.
  • Heb 13:18-19 : 18 Pray for us, for we are confident that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way. 19 I urge you all the more earnestly to do this so that I may be restored to you more quickly.

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