Colossians 4:6

Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Colossians 4:6

BSB

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

AKJV

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

CPDV

Let your speech be ever graceful, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to respond to each person.

ERV

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

NHEB

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

SMT

Your word always in grace, Seasoned with salt, to know how it is fitting for you to answer one another.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 4:6

LetyourG5216 speechG3056Noun MasculinebealwayG3842Adverb withG1722Preposition graceG5485Noun Feminine seasonedG741VerbwithsaltG217Noun NeuterthatyemayknowG1492Verb howG4459 yeG5209 oughtG1163VerbtoanswerG611Verb everyG1538Adjective manG1520

Commentary for Colossians 4:6

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 4:6

Summary

Speak gracefully and thoughtfully to everyone

Event

Instruction on communication

Estimated Time Period

1st century AD