Colossians 4:6 nasb — Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to eac…

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"Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person."

— Colossians 4:6, NASB

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Colossians 4 — Context

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praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;

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that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.

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Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

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Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

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As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information.

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For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;

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and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.

Colossians 4:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 4:6 say?
Colossians 4:6 in the NASB reads: “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.”
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 (NASB): “Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.” 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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