Colossians
King James Version (KJV)
Colossians 4:5
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
King James Version (KJV)
Colossians 4:5 Context
2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; 3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: 4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. 6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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Other Translations
Walke in wisdome toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
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
Bible commentary
Wesley's Notes for Colossians 4:5
4:3 That God would open to us a door of utterance - That is, give us utterance, that we may open our mouth boldly, #Eph 6:19|, and give us an opportunity of speaking, so that none may be able to hinder.
4:6 Let your speech be always with grace - Seasoned with the grace of God, as flesh is with salt.
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.