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Prayerful Speech and Actions

Colossians 4:4

In 9 translations

BSB
Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
KJV
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
WEB
that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
ASV
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
LSV
that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
YLT
that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;
DBY
to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
DRC
That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
GNV
That I may vtter it, as it becommeth mee to speake.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT
ἵνα φανερώσω αὐτὸ ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.
RP2018
ἵνα φανερώσω αὐτό, ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.
TR-Boyd
ἵνα φανερώσω αὐτό, ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.
SCR1894
ινα φανερωσω αυτο ως δει με λαλησαι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

From public-domain Bible dictionaries and topical indexes (1884–1915).

Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 4:1–4Therefore, since God in His mercy has given us this ministry, we do not lose heart. Instead, we have renounced secret and shameful ways. We do not practice deceit, nor do we distort the word of God. On the contrary, by…
  • Ephesians 6:20for which I am an ambassador in chains. Pray that I may proclaim it fearlessly, as I should.
  • Colossians 4:6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
  • Acts 4:29And now, Lord, consider their threats, and enable Your servants to speak Your word with complete boldness,
  • 2 Corinthians 3:12Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold.
  • Matthew 10:26–27So do not be afraid of them. For there is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, and nothing hidden that will not be made known. What I tell you in the dark, speak in the daylight; what is whispered in your ear,…
  • Acts 5:29But Peter and the other apostles replied, “We must obey God rather than men.
  • 2 Corinthians 2:14–17But thanks be to God, who always leads us triumphantly as captives in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of Him. For we are to God the sweet aroma of Christ among those who are…
  • 1 Corinthians 2:4–5My message and my preaching were not with persuasive words of wisdom, but with a demonstration of the Spirit’s power, so that your faith would not rest on men’s wisdom, but on God’s power.

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