Colossians 4:4

Pray that I may make it known as I should. ¹ 

Mt 10:26,27; Ac 4:29; Ac 5:29; 1Co 2:4,5; 2Co 2:14-17; 2Co 3:12; 2Co 4:1-4; Eph 6:20; Col 4:6

¹ tn The phrase begins with the ἵνα (Jina) clause and is subordinate to the imperative προσκαρτερεῖτε (proskartereite) in v. 2. The reference to the idea that Paul must make it known indicates that this clause is probably best viewed as purpose and not content, like the ἵνα of v. 3. It is the second purpose stated in the context; the first is expressed through the infinitive λαλῆσαι (lalhsai) in v. 3. The term “pray” at the beginning of the sentence is intended to pick up the imperative of v. 3.