Strong's Lexicon [Let] your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's Greek 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. speech λόγος (logos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 3056: From lego; something said; by implication, a topic, also reasoning or motive; by extension, a computation; specially, the Divine Expression. always [be] πάντοτε (pantote) Adverb Strong's Greek 3842: Always, at all times, ever. From pas and hote; every when, i.e. At all times. ἐν (en) Preposition Strong's Greek 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. gracious, χάριτι (chariti) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's Greek 5485: From chairo; graciousness, of manner or act. seasoned ἠρτυμένος (ērtymenos) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 741: Prop: I arrange, make ready; I season, flavor. From a presumed derivative of airo; to prepare, i.e. Spice. with salt, ἅλατι (halati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular Strong's Greek 217: Salt. From hals; salt; figuratively, prudence. so that you may know εἰδέναι (eidenai) Verb - Perfect Infinitive Active Strong's Greek 1492: To know, remember, appreciate. how πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's Greek 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! to answer ἀποκρίνεσθαι (apokrinesthai) Verb - Present Infinitive Middle or Passive Strong's Greek 611: From apo and krino; to conclude for oneself, i.e. to respond; by Hebraism to begin to speak. everyone ἑκάστῳ (hekastō) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1538: Each (of more than two), every one. As if a superlative of hekas; each or every. ἑνὶ (heni) Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's Greek 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. Parallel Strong's Berean Study BibleLet your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Young's Literal Translation your word always in grace—with salt being seasoned—to know how it behoveth you to answer each one. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person . New American Standard Bible Let your speech always be with grace, [as though] seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. King James Bible Let your speech [be] alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Parallel Verses New International Version Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. New Living Translation Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. English Standard Version Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. New American Standard Bible Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person. King James Bible Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. Holman Christian Standard Bible Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. International Standard Version Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. NET Bible Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone. American Standard Version Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one. English Revised Version Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one. Young's Literal Translation your word always in grace -- with salt being seasoned -- to know how it behoveth you to answer each one. Cross References Ezekiel 43:24 And thou shalt offer them before the LORD, and the priests shall cast salt upon them, and they shall offer them up for a burnt offering unto the LORD. Matthew 12:35 A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things. Mark 9:50 Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another. Ephesians 4:29 Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers. 1 Peter 3:15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Colossians 4:4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Colossians 4:3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: Colossians 4:7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: Colossians 4:8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; Jump to Previous Able Alway Always Behoveth Conversation Fitting Grace Gracious Language Mixed Ought Respond Salt Seasoned Speech TalkJump to Next Able Alway Always Behoveth Conversation Fitting Grace Gracious Language Mixed Ought Respond Salt Seasoned Speech TalkLinks Colossians 4:6 NIVColossians 4:6 NLT Colossians 4:6 ESV Colossians 4:6 NASB Colossians 4:6 KJV Colossians 4:6 Bible Apps Colossians 4:6 Parallel Colossians 4:6 Biblia Paralela Colossians 4:6 Chinese Bible Colossians 4:6 French Bible Colossians 4:6 German Bible Colossians 4:6 Commentaries Bible Hub |