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Colossians 4:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Colossians 4:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.”
Colossians 4:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 4:4
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Paul specifies prayer request's content: "that I may make it manifest" (hina phanerōsō auto, ἵνα φανερώσω αὐτό)—that he might clearly reveal the mystery. Clarity matters; gospel proclamation requires comprehensible communication, not obscure religious jargon. "As I ought to speak" (hōs dei me lalēsai, ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι) acknowledges obligation to speak faithfully, courageously, wisely.The verb dei (δεῖ, "must/ought") indicates divine necessity—Paul must speak because God commissioned him. Faithful proclamation isn't optional for those called to...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 4:4
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“even as we obtained mercy”
“as I ought to speak.”
“seasoned with salt”
“We must obey God rather than men.,Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.,,,,,,,,”
“for there is nothing covered that will not be revealed; and hidden that will not be known.”
“but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power”
“who always leads us in triumph in Christ”
“Lord”
“we use great boldness of speech”