Parallel Verses
Amplified
that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.
New American Standard Bible
that I may make it clear
King James Version
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Holman 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!
A Conservative Version
so that I may make it known as I ought to speak.
American Standard Version
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
An Understandable Version
[Pray] that I will make it [clearly] known, as I ought to.
Anderson New Testament
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Bible in Basic English
So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.
Common New Testament
so that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.
Daniel Mace New Testament
that I may publish it in the manner, it should necessarily be done.
Darby Translation
to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
Godbey New Testament
in order that I may manifest the same, as it behooves me to speak.
Goodspeed New Testament
until I can make clear to the authorities why I cannot help telling it.
John Wesley New Testament
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Julia Smith Translation
That I might manifest, as is fitting for me to speak.
King James 2000
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
so that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
Modern King James verseion
that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
that I may utter it, as it becometh me to speak.
Moffatt New Testament
Pray that I may unfold it as I should.
Montgomery New Testament
Pray that I may unfold it as I ought to speak.
NET Bible
Pray that I may make it known as I should.
New Heart English Bible
that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
Noyes New Testament
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Sawyer New Testament
that I may declare it plainly, as I ought to speak.
The Emphasized Bible
That I may make it manifest as behoveth me to speak.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
that I may make it evident, as I ought to speak.
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then I shall make them known, as I ought to do.
Webster
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Weymouth New Testament
Then I shall proclaim it fully, as it is my duty to do.
Williams New Testament
in order to make it evident why I have to tell it.
World English Bible
that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
Worrell New Testament
that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
Worsley New Testament
Behave yourselves wisely towards them that are without,
Youngs Literal Translation
that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;
Interlinear
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References
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Easton
Fausets
Word Count of 37 Translations in Colossians 4:4
Verse Info
Context Readings
Further Advice For The Christian Life
3 At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should. 5 Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
Phrases
Cross References
Ephesians 6:20
for which I am an ambassador in chains. And pray that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly and courageously, as I should.
Matthew 10:26-27
Acts 4:29
And now, Lord, observe their threats [take them into account] and grant that Your bond-servants may declare Your message [of salvation] with great confidence,
Acts 5:29
Then Peter and the apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men [we have no other choice].
1 Corinthians 2:4-5
And my message and my preaching were not in persuasive words of wisdom [using clever rhetoric], but [they were delivered] in demonstration of the [Holy] Spirit [operating through me] and of [His] power [stirring the minds of the listeners and persuading them],
2 Corinthians 2:14-17
But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us spreads and makes evident everywhere the sweet fragrance of the knowledge of Him.
2 Corinthians 3:12
Since we have such a [glorious] hope and confident expectation, we speak with great courage,
2 Corinthians 4:1-4
Therefore, since we have this ministry, just as we received mercy [from God, granting us salvation, opportunities, and blessings], we do not get discouraged nor lose our motivation.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].