Colossians 4:5 - Forerunner Commentary

Colossians 4:5

3 ^ameanwhile praying also for us, that God would ^bopen to us a door for the word, to speak ^cthe mystery of Christ, ^dfor which I am also in chains,

4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

5 ^aWalk in ^bwisdom toward those who are outside, ^credeeming the time.

6 Let your speech always be ^awith grace, ^bseasoned with salt, ^cthat you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Final Greetings

7 ^aTychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

8 ^aI am sending him to you for this very purpose, that¹ he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

Verse Comparison: Colossians 4:5

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

Amplified® Bible
Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time {and} seizing (buying up) the opportunity.

Contemporary English Version
When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

Darby English Version
Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

Good News Bible
Be wise in the way you act toward those who are not believers, making good use of every opportunity you have.

International Standard Version
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time.

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

New American Standard Bible
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

New International Version
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

New King James Version
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Young's Literal Translation
in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

New English Translation
Conduct yourselves¹ with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

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