Ephesians and Colossians Freedom and Confinement Quotes

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Quote #10

Pray for us as well that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should. (Colossians 4:3-4, NRSV)

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 make it manifest, as I ought to speak. (Colossians 4:3-4, KJV)

Again, Paul's keeping the magic going even from a jail cell. They may be able to put Paul in chains, but they can't keep God's word from getting loose.

Quote #11

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. (Colossians 4:18, NRSV)

The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. (Colossians 4:18, KJV)

Well, that's a fine good-bye. Paul doesn't do a regular send-off. He asks his readers to remember all he's gone through and that he's in prison because of Jesus.