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Col. 4:3 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Withal
hama (Greek #260)
properly, at the "same" time, but freely used as a preposition or adverb denoting close association
KJV usage: also, and, together, with(-al).
Pronounce: ham'-ah
Origin: a primary particle
praying
proseuchomai (Greek #4336)
to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worship
KJV usage: pray (X earnestly, for), make prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo'-khom-ahee
Origin: from 4314 and 2172
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
for
peri (Greek #4012)
properly, through (all over), i.e. around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive case denoting the subject or occasion or superlative point; with the accusative case the locality, circuit, matter, circumstance or general period)
KJV usage: (there-)about, above, against, at, on behalf of, X and his company, which concern, (as) concerning, for, X how it will go with, ((there-, where-)) of, on, over, pertaining (to), for sake, X (e-)state, (as) touching, (where-)by (in), with. In comparative, it retains substantially the same meaning of circuit (around), excess (beyond), or completeness (through).
Pronounce: per-ee'
Origin: from the base of 4008
us
hemon (Greek #2257)
of (or from) us
KJV usage: our (company), us, we.
Pronounce: hay-mone'
Origin: genitive case plural of 1473
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
would open
anoigo (Greek #455)
to open up (literally or figuratively, in various applications)
KJV usage: open.
Pronounce: an-oy'-go
Origin: from 303 and οἴγω (to open)
l unto us
hemin (Greek #2254)
to (or for, with, by) us
KJV usage: our, (for) us, we.
Pronounce: hay-meen'
Origin: dative case plural of 1473
a door
thura (Greek #2374)
a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: door, gate.
Pronounce: thoo'-rah
Origin: apparently a primary word (compare "door")
of utterance
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
logos (Greek #3056)
something said (including the thought); by implication, a topic (subject of discourse), also reasoning (the mental faculty) or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, (with the article in John) the Divine Expression (i.e. Christ)
KJV usage: account, cause, communication, X concerning, doctrine, fame, X have to do, intent, matter, mouth, preaching, question, reason, + reckon, remove, say(-ing), shew, X speaker, speech, talk, thing, + none of these things move me, tidings, treatise, utterance, word, work.
Pronounce: log'-os
Origin: from 3004
, to speak
laleo (Greek #2980)
to talk, i.e. utter words
KJV usage: preach, say, speak (after), talk, tell, utter. Compare 3004.
Pronounce: lal-eh'-o
Origin: a prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb
the mystery
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
musterion (Greek #3466)
a secret or "mystery" (through the idea of silence imposed by initiation into religious rites)
KJV usage: mystery.
Pronounce: moos-tay'-ree-on
Origin: from a derivative of μύω (to shut the mouth)
of Christ
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, for
dia (Greek #1223)
through (in very wide applications, local, causal, or occasional)
KJV usage: after, always, among, at, to avoid, because of (that), briefly, by, for (cause) ... fore, from, in, by occasion of, of, by reason of, for sake, that, thereby, therefore, X though, through(-out), to, wherefore, with (-in). In composition it retains the same general importance.
Pronounce: dee-ah'
Origin: a primary preposition denoting the channel of an act
which
hos (Greek #3739)
the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that
KJV usage: one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also 3757.
Pronounce: hos
Origin: ἥ (hay), and neuter ὅ (ho) probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article 3588)
I am
deo (Greek #1210)
to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also 1163, 1189.
Pronounce: deh'-o
Origin: a primary verb
also
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
in bonds
deo (Greek #1210)
to bind (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: bind, be in bonds, knit, tie, wind. See also 1163, 1189.
Pronounce: deh'-o
Origin: a primary verb
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2 Ts. 3:1• 1Resta, hermanos, que oréis por nosotros, que la palabra del Señor corra y sea glorificada así como entre vosotros: (2 Ts. 3:1)

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praying.
Ro. 15:30‑32• 30Ruégoos empero, hermanos, por el Señor nuestro Jesucristo, y por la caridad del Espíritu, que me ayudéis con oraciones por mí á Dios,
 31Que sea librado de los rebeldes que están en Judea, y que la ofrenda de mi servicio á los santos en Jerusalem sea acepta;
 32Para que con gozo llegue á vosotros por la voluntad de Dios, y que sea recreado juntamente con vosotros. (Ro. 15:30‑32)
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Ef. 6:19• 19Y por mí, para que me sea dada palabra en el abrir de mi boca con confianza, para hacer notorio el misterio del evangelio, (Ef. 6:19)
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Fil. 1:19• 19Porque sé que esto se me tornará á salud, por vuestra oración, y por la suministración del Espíritu de Jesucristo; (Fil. 1:19)
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1 Ts. 5:25• 25Hermanos, orad por nosotros. (1 Ts. 5:25)
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Flm. 22• 22Y asimismo prepárame también alojamiento; porque espero que por vuestras oraciones os tengo de ser concedido. (Flm. 22)
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He. 13:18‑19• 18Orad por nosotros: porque confiamos que tenemos buena conciencia, deseando conversar bien en todo.
 19Y más os ruego que lo hagáis así, para que yo os sea más presto restituído. (He. 13:18‑19)
that.
1 Co. 16:9• 9Porque se me ha abierto puerta grande y eficaz, y muchos son los adversarios. (1 Co. 16:9)
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2 Co. 2:12• 12Cuando vine á Troas para el evangelio de Cristo, aunque me fué abierta puerta en el Señor, (2 Co. 2:12)
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2 Ts. 3:1‑2• 1Resta, hermanos, que oréis por nosotros, que la palabra del Señor corra y sea glorificada así como entre vosotros:
 2Y que seamos librados de hombres importunos y malos; porque no es de todos la fe. (2 Ts. 3:1‑2)
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Ap. 3:7‑8• 7Y escribe al ángel de la iglesia en FILADELFIA: Estas cosas dice el Santo, el Verdadero, el que tiene la llave de David, el que abre y ninguno cierra, y cierra y ninguno abre:
 8Yo conozco tus obras: he aquí, he dado una puerta abierta delante de ti, la cual ninguno puede cerrar; porque tienes un poco de potencia, y has guardado mi palabra, y no has negado mi nombre. (Ap. 3:7‑8)
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.the mystery.
Col. 1:26• 26A saber, el misterio que había estado oculto desde los siglos y edades, mas ahora ha sido manifestado á sus santos: (Col. 1:26)
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Col. 2:2‑3• 2Para que sean confortados sus corazones, unidos en amor, y en todas riquezas de cumplido entendimiento para conocer el misterio de Dios, y del Padre, y de Cristo;
 3En el cual están escondidos todos los tesoros de sabiduría y conocimiento. (Col. 2:2‑3)
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Mt. 13:11• 11Y él respondiendo, les dijo: Por que á vosotros es concedido saber los misterios del reino de los cielos; mas á ellos no es concedido. (Mt. 13:11)
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1 Co. 4:1• 1Téngannos los hombres por ministros de Cristo, y dispensadores de los misterios de Dios. (1 Co. 4:1)
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Ef. 6:19• 19Y por mí, para que me sea dada palabra en el abrir de mi boca con confianza, para hacer notorio el misterio del evangelio, (Ef. 6:19)
for.
Ef. 3:1• 1Por esta causa yo Pablo, prisionero de Cristo Jesús por vosotros los Gentiles, (Ef. 3:1)
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Ef. 4:1• 1Yo pues, preso en el Señor, os ruego que andéis como es digno de la vocación con que sois llamados; (Ef. 4:1)
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Ef. 6:20• 20Por el cual soy embajador en cadenas; que resueltamente hable de él, como debo hablar. (Ef. 6:20)
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Fil. 1:7,13‑14• 7Como me es justo sentir esto de todos vosotros, por cuanto os tengo en el corazón; y en mis prisiones, y en la defensa y confirmación del evangelio, sois todos vosotros compañeros de mi gracia.
 13De manera que mis prisiones han sido célebres en Cristo en todo el pretorio, y á todos los demás;
 14Y muchos de los hermanos en el Señor, tomando ánimo con mis prisiones, se atreven mucho más á hablar la palabra sin temor. (Fil. 1:7,13‑14)
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2 Ti. 1:16• 16Dé el Señor misericordia á la casa de Onesíforo; que muchas veces me refrigeró, y no se avergonzó de mi cadena: (2 Ti. 1:16)
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2 Ti. 2:9• 9En el que sufro trabajo, hasta las prisiones á modo de malhechor; mas la palabra de Dios no está presa. (2 Ti. 2:9)

J. N. Darby Translation

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praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,

W. Kelly Translation

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praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am also bound,