OET interlinear COL 4:4

uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: grammar-connect-logic-goal

ἵνα

in_order_that

The phrase in order that could introduce: (1) another thing for which the Colossians should pray (in addition to what is said in [4:3](../04/03.md)). Alternate translation: [and that] or [and asking that] (2) another purpose for which the Colossians should pray for Paul (in addition to what is said in [4:3](../04/03.md)). Alternate translation: [and so that]

φανερώσω αὐτὸ

˱I˲_˓may˒_reveal it

Alternate translation: [I may reveal it] or [I may express it clearly]

Note 2 topic: grammar-connect-logic-result

ὡς

as

Here, the word as functions to introduce a reason why Paul must preach his message clearly. If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the meaning of as with a word or phrase that introduces a reason for an action. Alternate translation: [because this is how]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / explicit

δεῖ με λαλῆσαι

˱it˲_˓is˒_fitting me ˓to˒_speak

If your language would state who requires Paul to speak in these ways, you could include “God” as the one that role. Alternate translation: [God has commanded me to speak]