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
Continue: Colossians 4:12, Colossians 1:9, 1 Samuel 12:23, Job 15:4, Job 27:8-2 Samuel :, Psalms 55:16, Psalms 55:17, Psalms 109:4, Luke 18:1, Romans 12:12, Ephesians 6:18, Philippians 4:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:18 watch: Matthew 26:41, Mark 13:33, Luke 21:36, 1 Peter 4:7 thanksgiving: Colossians 2:7, Colossians 3:15, Colossians 3:17 Reciprocal: Exodus 17:12 - Moses' hands 1 Samuel 1:12 - continued praying Psalms 116:2 - therefore Daniel 6:20 - servest Matthew 6:5 - when... read more
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
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
4. Duty of prayer, Colossians 4:2-4. 2. Prayer Keep the constant practice of it. Watch Be earnestly active in the duty, with a wakefulness of soul, always accompanying it with thanksgiving. read more
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
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John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:2
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; Ver. 2. Continue in prayer ] Constant and instant in it, wait upon it, lay all aside for it (as the word προσκταρερειτε signifieth, Act 6:2 ); while prayar stands still, the trade of godliness stands still. And watch in the same ] Against dulness of spirit, drowsiness of body, Satanic suggestions, secular distractions, &c. With thanksgiving ] Have your thanks ready, for you are sure to speed. read more