Colossians 4:4
Strong's Lexicon
[Pray] that
ἵνα (hina)
Conjunction
Strong's Greek 2443: In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.

I may declare it clearly
φανερώσω (phanerōsō)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 5319: To make clear (visible, manifest), make known. From phaneros; to render apparent.

αὐτὸ (auto)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's Greek 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

I
με (me)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 1st Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

should
δεῖ (dei)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's Greek 1163: Third person singular active present of deo; also deon deh-on'; neuter active participle of the same; both used impersonally; it is Necessary.

λαλῆσαι (lalēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's Greek 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

Parallel Strong's
Berean Study Bible
Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

Young's Literal Translation
that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak.

New American Standard Bible
that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.

King James Bible
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Parallel Verses
New International Version
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.

New Living Translation
Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

English Standard Version
that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

New American Standard Bible
that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.

King James Bible
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak.

International Standard Version
May I reveal it as clearly as I should!

NET Bible
Pray that I may make it known as I should.

American Standard Version
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

English Revised Version
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

Young's Literal Translation
that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;
















Cross References
Ephesians 6:20
For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.

Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Colossians 1:1
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

Colossians 4:3
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:

Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Colossians 4:1
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:7
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
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