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," Colossians 1:27- : , but) ALSO in bonds. return to ' Top of Page ' <a name="verse-4" class="com-number"
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