Colossians 4:3 Colossians 4:4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. [NIV]
Colossians 4:4 that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak; [YLT]
Colossians 4:4 [a] That [b] I may make [c] it [b] manifest, [d] as [e] I [f] ought [g] to speak.
[a] That = hina (hin'-ah) [2443; 1438]: in order that
[b] I may make ... manifest = phaneroo (fan-er-o'-o) [5319; 5318]: to render apparent [DEF: Apparent = Readily seen, perceived, or understood].
[c] it = autos (ow-tos') [846]: a baffling wind] (backward); self, used of the third person and of the other persons: [DEF: baffling = a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose b. To leave speechless or without a ready response]
[d] as = hos (hoce) [5613; 2598; 3739]: which how, i.e. in that manner:
[e] I = me (meh) [3165]: me:
[f] ought = dei (die) [1163; 1210] also deon (deh-on'); it is (was) necessary [DEF: Necessary = Imposed on one by authority, command, or convention (A legally binding arrangement between parties)] (as binding):
[g] to speak = laleo (lal-eh'-o) [2980]: to talk, i.e. utter words: