Colossians 4:3

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Colossians 4:1–5 · Berean Standard Bible

1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

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.

4 Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

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Romans 15:30

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.

Romans 15:31

Pray that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service in Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints there,

Romans 15:32

so that by God’s will I may come to you with joy and together with you be refreshed.

Ephesians 6:19

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,

Philippians 1:19

because I know that through your prayers and the provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, my distress will turn out for my deliverance.

1 Thessalonians 5:25

Brothers, pray for us as well.

Philemon 1:22

In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you.

Hebrews 13:18

Pray for us; we are convinced that we have a clear conscience and desire to live honorably in every way.

Hebrews 13:19

And I especially urge you to pray that I may be restored to you soon.

1 Corinthians 16:9

because a great door for effective work has opened to me, even though many oppose me.

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,

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.

2 Thessalonians 3:2

And pray that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men; for not everyone holds to the faith.

Revelation 3:7

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.

Revelation 3:8

I 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.

Colossians 1:26

the mystery that was hidden for ages and generations but is now revealed to His saints.

Colossians 2:2

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,

Colossians 2:3

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Matthew 13:11

He replied, “The knowledge of the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven has been given to you, but not to them.

1 Corinthians 4:1

So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Ephesians 3:1

For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles...

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.

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.

Philippians 1:13

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ.

Philippians 1:14

And most of the brothers, confident in the Lord by my chains, now dare more greatly to speak the word without fear.

2 Timothy 1:16

May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains.

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!