Colossians 4:3 — Community Reflections

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“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 I may declare it clearly, as I ought to speak — Paul's petition is for 'clear declaration' (phaneroo, reveal, make clear). 'As I ought to speak' (dei me lalēo) shows duty-consciousness: he must proclaim boldly. Clarity is essential: the mystery must be comprehensible, not cryptic. His speech should match the gospel's importance.

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Finding rest in God — Colossians 4

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