Colossians 4:5
“Walke in wisdome toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
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Colossians 4:5 Context
3Withall, praying also for vs, that God would open vnto vs a doore of vtterance, to speake the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speake. 5Walke in wisdome toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6Let your speech bee alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how yee ought to answere euery man. 7All my state shall Tychicus declare vnto you, who is a beloued brother, and a faithfull minister, and fellow seruant in the Lord:
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Other Translations for Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- King James Version
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
- Basic English Bible
Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
- Darby Bible
Walk in wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.
- Webster's Bible
Behave wisely in relation to the outside world, buying up your opportunities.
- Weymouth Bible
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
- World English Bible
Walke ye in wisdom to hem that ben with outen forth, ayenbiynge tyme.
- Wycliffe Bible
in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;
- Youngs Literal Bible
People's Bible Notes for Colossians 4:5
Col 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without. Let your conduct be prudent and sagacious. Do not provoke persecution. Redeeming. Buying by giving up your own pleasure. Redeeming the time. Using every opportunity and seeking time to do them good.