Colossians 4:4 - Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

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

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁴ That I may proclaim it fully and make it clear [speak boldly and unfold that mystery], as is my duty.

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

⁴ Pray that I might be able to make it as clear as I ought to when I preach.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁴ so that I may manifest it in the manner that I ought to speak.

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

⁴ That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

Colossians 4:4 Cross References

Acts 4:29

And now, Lord, look upon their threats, and grant to thy servants to speak thy word with all boldness,

Acts 5:29

But Peter and the apostles answered, “We must obey God rather than men.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Since we have such a hope, we are very bold,

Ephesians 6:20

for which I am an ambassador in chains; that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Colossians 4:6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one.