And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have {free} course, and be glorified, even as {it is} with you: {have...: Gr. run}

So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other {places}; {in Christ: or, for Christ} {the palace: or, Caesar's court} {in all other...: or, to all others}

{Even} the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints:

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to {preach} Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth;

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, {even} unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and {there are} many adversaries.

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. {I have...: or, ye have me in your heart} {of my...: or, with me of grace}

That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, {of the Lord: or, in the Lord}

Brethren, pray for us.

He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.

For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ,

But withal prepare me also a lodging: for I trust that through your prayers I shall be given unto you.

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

The Lord give mercy unto the house of Onesiphorus; for he oft refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my chain:

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in {your} prayers to God for me;

I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,

For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and {there are} many adversaries.

For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.

Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have {free} course, and be glorified, even as {it is} with you: {have...: Gr. run}

Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ)

And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles.

Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, {even} unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound.

Ye also helping together by prayer for us, that for the gift {bestowed} upon us by the means of many persons thanks may be given by many on our behalf.

Pray for us: for we trust we have a good conscience, in all things willing to live honestly.

Brethren, pray for us.

Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. {I have...: or, ye have me in your heart} {of my...: or, with me of grace}

Furthermore, when I came to Troas to {preach} Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord,

Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.

I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to {him that is} far off, and to {him that is} near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him.

Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.

The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace {be} with you. Amen. «{Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.}»

For this cause I Paul, the prisoner of Jesus Christ for you Gentiles,

So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other {places}; {in Christ: or, for Christ} {the palace: or, Caesar's court} {in all other...: or, to all others}

To him the porter openeth; and the sheep hear his voice: and he calleth his own sheep by name, and leadeth them out.

In that day will I cause the horn of the house of Israel to bud forth, and I will give thee the opening of the mouth in the midst of them; and they shall know that I {am} the LORD.

That in every thing ye are enriched by him, in all utterance, and {in} all knowledge;

And as he talked with him, he went in, and found many that were come together.