At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in chains — 'Open a door for the word' (thura anoigō tō logō) is metaphor: circumstances allowing gospel proclamation. Paul requests intercession for his preaching opportunity. 'The mystery of Christ' echoes 1:27: the gospel's hidden-now-revealed content. 'On account of which I am in chains' (di' ho) shows his imprisonment stems from gospel witness. His captivity is gospel-productive.

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