praying. App-134 . also for us = for us also. for. App-104 . that = in order that. Greek. hina. God. App-98 . unto = to. door. Soe 1 Corinthians 16:9 . utterance. App-121 . speak. App-121 . mystery. App-193 . Christ. App-98 . for. App-104 .Colossians 4:2 . am also , &c. = have been bound also. Compare Acts 22:21 , Acts 22:22 . read more
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.Praying for us ... Much as Paul prayed for others, he himself felt the need of the supporting prayers of brethren in Christ.That God may open ... As Nielson reminded us, "This reminds us that even though the spread of the gospel is under divine direction (Acts 16:7), it is also subject to satanic hindrances (1 Thessalonians 2:18)."[5]The mystery of Christ ...... read more
Colossians 4:3. Praying also for us,— Dr. Whitby justly observes, that it is very remarkable that St. Paul, who so often and so earnestly entreats the intercession of his Christian friends, should never speak of the intercession of the Virgin Mary, or of departed saints or angels, if he believed it a duty to seek it. read more
3. for us—myself and Timothy (Colossians 1:1). a door of utterance—Translate, "a door for the word." Not as in Ephesians 6:19, where power of "utterance" is his petition. Here it is an opportunity for preaching the word, which would be best afforded by his release from prison (1 Corinthians 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Philemon 1:22; Revelation 3:8). to speak—so that we may speak. the mystery of Christ— (Colossians 1:27). for which . . . also—on account of which I am (not only "an ambassador,"... read more
IV. EXHORTATIONS TO PRACTICAL CHRISTIAN LIVING 3:1-4:6Paul moved from doctrine to practice, from the truth to its application in daily living. He began this next major section of the epistle by setting forth a basic principle. Then he explained the proper method of living. This led him to discuss the Christian’s fundamental relationships. He concluded this section by summarizing the essential practice. read more
D. The essential practice 4:2-6Paul concluded his exhortations concerning Christian living with instructions pertaining to three essential practices for those in Christ. He wanted to impress their importance on his readers. One exhortation dealt with his readers’ relationship to God, another dealt with their relationship to other people, and the third looked self-ward. read more
Paul requested his readers’ intercession for two matters in particular. He asked them to pray that God would give him and his companions opportunities for evangelism and edification. He also asked that when these came he would be able to present the gospel clearly. [Note: C. F. D. Moule, The Epistles . . ., p. 132.] "The mystery of Christ" (Colossians 4:3; Colossians 1:26-27) is the gospel. Paul had greater concern about getting the gospel out than he had with getting himself out of prison. read more
Exhortation and Greeting2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen.6. Grace, not divine grace, but graciousness. Their speech must be winning and wise, seasoned with salt.7-18. Commendation of bearers of the letter, and salutations.8. I have sent] i.e. I am (now) sending.He might know your estate] RV ’that ye may know our estate.’10. Sister’s son] RV ’cousin.’ They must have received these commands at an earlier time. 14. From this v., compared with Colossians 4:11, it is... read more
(2-4) Comp. the almost exact parallel in Ephesians 6:18-20, and see Notes there. read more
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Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:1-6
Life in the home and in society (3:18-4:6)Harmony in the home depends on the husband’s showing understanding love to his wife, and the wife’s showing loyal submission to her husband (18-19). Children are to be obedient to their parents, but parents must treat their children with understanding and not be harsh or unreasonable (20-21). When slaves work for their masters as if they were working for the Lord Christ, they will produce work of good quality. Masters, on their part, must reward their... read more