colossians-4:3-esv

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Colossians 4:2-4

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESColossians 4:2. Watch in the same.—“Being wakeful.” Here again the apostle changes his language from that used in enjoining the same precepts in Ephesians. Remaining sleepless (Ephesians 6:18) is the same thing as being wakeful.Colossians 4:3. A door of utterance.—R.V. “a door for the word.” The word of God cannot be bound, though its messenger may; but St. Paul can scarcely think its being glorified comes so quickly as it would if he had liberty to preach it. “An... read more

C.I. Scofield

Scofield's Reference Notes - Colossians 4:3

mystery (See Scofield " :-") . read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

Chapter 4Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal [pay them a decent salary]; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving ( Colossians 4:1-2 );As we said, prayer has many parts and an important part of prayer is praise and worship, thanksgiving. A minor part of prayer is request, petitions. But then Paul says, "Pray for us." And, of course, in each of the churches he requested prayer, and I think that every... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 4:1-18

Colossians 4:1 . Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal. Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew that some were severe in the treatment of their slaves and dependents, contrary to the mild and benignant spirit of the gospel. Colossians 4:2-4 . Continue in prayer. Paul prayed on the sea-shore with the elders of Ephesus. Secret and family prayer are duties constantly devolving on christians,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 4:3-4

Colossians 4:3-4Withal praying also for us that God would open unto us a door of utterance.The people’s prayer and the minister’s workI. The persons for whom we must pray. “For us,” Paul, Timothy, etc.1. Observe in general(1)That we ought to pray not for ourselves alone, but for others.(2) That roger a large heart in prayer, and perseverance in its practice, we must endeavour to help others by prayer.(3) That Christians should desire the prayers of others, as carnal men make use of their... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:3

3 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: Ver. 3. Withal, praying also for us ] See Trapp on " Eph 6:19 " By the word a door is opened into heaven. read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 4:3

praying: Romans 15:30-Jonah :, Ephesians 6:19, Philippians 1:19, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, Philemon 1:22, Hebrews 13:18, Hebrews 13:19 that: 1 Corinthians 16:9, 2 Corinthians 2:12, 2 Thessalonians 3:1, 2 Thessalonians 3:2, Revelation 3:7, Revelation 3:8 a door: The term door is used metaphorically for an entrance to any business, or occasion or opportunity of doing any thing; and consequently "a door of utterance" is an opportunity of preaching the gospel successfully. See the parallel texts. ... read more

John Wesley

Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Colossians 4:3

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 God would open to us a door of utterance — That is, give us utterance, that we "may open our mouth boldly," Ephesians 6:19, and give us an opportunity of speaking, so that none may be able to hinder. read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:3

3. A door of utterance The intercession desired is for the removal of any and all hinderances to the free preaching of the gospel, and the furnishing an opportunity to its extension. Was not their prayer really answered, though in a different way, as indeed God often answers, when the apostle’s closer imprisonment resulted in “the furtherance of the gospel?” Philippians 1:12. The mystery Namely, of which Christ is the sum. See on Colossians 2:2. read more