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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;
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Pray for the Mission, Not Comfort
Commentators emphasize that Paul, though imprisoned, doesn't ask for prayers for his release or comfort. His request is entirely focused on the gospel's advancement. He asks the Colossians to pray for an opportunity to proclaim the 'mystery of Christ,' modeling a selfless, mission-centered prayer life that prioritizes God's work over personal circumstances.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Withal. With all the supplications that you offer for other persons and things; or at the same time that you pray for them.
Pra…
Withal (αμα). At the same time.
That God may open (ινα ο θεος ανοιξη). Common use of ινα and the subjuncti…
19th Century
Anglican
Compare the almost exact parallel in Ephesians 6:18-20, and see Notes there.
A door of utterance.—Compare a similar phrase i…
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Baptist
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: that…
Paul requests prayer for himself while being imprisoned in Rome. His concern was that he and his associates might have clear opportunities for witn…
16th Century
Protestant
Pray also for us. He does not say this by way of pretense, but because, being conscious of his own necessity, he earnestly desired to be a…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Withal, praying also for us The persons to be prayed for are next directed to; and these are not only themselves, th…
No duties can be performed correctly unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch in prayer with thanksgiving.
The people are to pray pa…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
