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Paul prays near an open doorway while the letter asks for clear and gracious speech.
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Colossians 4:2-6

Prayer and Gracious Speech

Open Doors and Faithful Messengers · Colossians 4

Story guide: Visual essay — artwork is an interpretation. The doorway is an interpretation of ministry opportunity. Paul’s prayer portrait and anonymous visitor are reconstructed imagery, not a recorded encounter.

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2Devote yourselves to prayer, staying alert in it with thanksgiving,

3while also praying for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Messiah, because of which I am also bound,

4so that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.

5Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

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