Colossians 4:3
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3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door(A) for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery(B) of Christ, for which I am in chains.(C)
Ephesians 6:19-20
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Acts 14:27
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27 On arriving there, they gathered the church together and reported all that God had done through them(A) and how he had opened a door(B) of faith to the Gentiles.
Philippians 1:13-14
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13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[a] and to everyone else that I am in chains(A) for Christ. 14 And because of my chains,(B) most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the Lord and dare all the more to proclaim the gospel without fear.(C)
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:13 Or whole palace
Revelation 3:7-8
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To the Church in Philadelphia
7 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia(A) write:
These are the words of him who is holy(B) and true,(C) who holds the key of David.(D) What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. 8 I know your deeds.(E) See, I have placed before you an open door(F) that no one can shut. I know that you have little strength, yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.(G)
2 Thessalonians 3:1-2
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Colossians 1:26
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26 the mystery(A) that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.
Philippians 1:7
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7 It is right(A) for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart(B) and, whether I am in chains(C) or defending(D) and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with me.
2 Corinthians 2:12
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Ministers of the New Covenant
12 Now when I went to Troas(A) to preach the gospel of Christ(B) and found that the Lord had opened a door(C) for me,
2 Timothy 2:9
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9 for which I am suffering(A) even to the point of being chained(B) like a criminal. But God’s word(C) is not chained.
Colossians 2:2-3
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2 My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart(A) and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery(B) of God, namely, Christ, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.(C)
Ephesians 4:1
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Unity and Maturity in the Body of Christ
4 As a prisoner(A) for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy(B) of the calling(C) you have received.
1 Corinthians 16:9
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9 because a great door for effective work has opened to me,(A) and there are many who oppose me.
1 Corinthians 4:1
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The Nature of True Apostleship
4 This, then, is how you ought to regard us: as servants(A) of Christ and as those entrusted(B) with the mysteries(C) God has revealed.
Matthew 13:11
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11 He replied, “Because the knowledge of the secrets of the kingdom of heaven(A) has been given to you,(B) but not to them.
Hebrews 13:18-19
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18 Pray for us.(A) We are sure that we have a clear conscience(B) and desire to live honorably in every way. 19 I particularly urge you to pray so that I may be restored to you soon.(C)
Philemon 22
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22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be(A) restored to you in answer to your prayers.(B)
1 Thessalonians 5:25
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25 Brothers and sisters, pray for us.(A)
Philippians 1:19
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19 for I know that through your prayers(A) and God’s provision of the Spirit of Jesus Christ(B) what has happened to me will turn out for my deliverance.[a](C)
Footnotes
- Philippians 1:19 Or vindication; or salvation
Ephesians 3:1
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God’s Marvelous Plan for the Gentiles
3 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner(A) of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles—
2 Timothy 1:16
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16 May the Lord show mercy to the household of Onesiphorus,(A) because he often refreshed me and was not ashamed(B) of my chains.(C)
Romans 15:30-32
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30 I urge you, brothers and sisters, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit,(A) to join me in my struggle by praying to God for me.(B) 31 Pray that I may be kept safe(C) from the unbelievers in Judea and that the contribution(D) I take to Jerusalem may be favorably received by the Lord’s people(E) there, 32 so that I may come to you(F) with joy, by God’s will,(G) and in your company be refreshed.(H)
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