Colossians 4:3
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“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:”Colossians 4:3
What Does Colossians 4:3 Mean?
Colossians 4:3 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 3 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 4:3 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Revelation 3:8“I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.”Ephesians 6:19“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,”1 Corinthians 16:9“For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.”Luke 21:15“For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.”Acts 14:27“And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.”2 Thessalonians 3:1“Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you:”Ephesians 3:4“Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)”Philippians 1:13“So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;”1 Corinthians 4:1“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”2 Corinthians 2:12“Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,”Colossians 1:26“Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:”Philippians 1:7“Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace.”Colossians 2:2“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;”2 Timothy 2:9“Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.”Revelation 3:7“And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;”2 Corinthians 1:11“Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift bestowed upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.”Ephesians 4:1“I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called,”1 Thessalonians 5:25“Brethren, pray for us.”Matthew 13:11“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.”Hebrews 13:18“Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.”
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