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Continue steadfastly in prayer
"Keep praying faithfully" or "Keep praying consistently."
for us also
The word "us" refers to Paul and Timothy but not the Colossian believers.
God would open a door
AT: "God to provide opportunities." (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-idiom)
mystery of Christ
The message of Jesus Christ that was not understood before Christ came.
Because of that word, I am bound
"It is for proclaiming the message of Jesus Christ that I am now in prison"
pray that I may make it clear and that I may speak as I ought to speak
"pray that I might be able to speak the message of Jesus Christ clearly as I should speak."