4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
4 Pray that every time I open my mouth I'll be able to make Christ plain as day to them.
4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Colossians 4:4
Commentary on Colossians 4:2-6
(Read Colossians 4:2-6)
No duties can be done aright, unless we persevere in fervent prayer, and watch therein with thanksgiving. The people are to pray particularly for their ministers. Believers are exhorted to right conduct towards unbelievers. Be careful in all converse with them, to do them good, and recommend religion by all fit means. Diligence in redeeming time, commends religion to the good opinion of others. Even what is only carelessness may cause a lasting prejudice against the truth. Let all discourse be discreet and seasonable, as becomes Christians. Though it be not always of grace, it must always be with grace. Though our discourse be of that which is common, yet it must be in a Christian manner. Grace is the salt which seasons our discourse, and keeps it from corrupting. It is not enough to answer what is asked, unless we answer aright also.