Colossians 4:6 kjv — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

King James Version

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

— Colossians 4:6, King James Version

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Colossians 4 — Context

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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:

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That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

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Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

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

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All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

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With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

Colossians 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 4:6 say?
Colossians 4:6 in the King James Version reads: “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
Where is Colossians 4:6 in the Bible?
Colossians 4:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 6.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 4:6.
What translation should I read Colossians 4:6 in?
Colossians 4:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 4:6?
Colossians 4:6 reads (KJV): “Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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