5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.


In Context

2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

3 With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

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

5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

7 All my state shall Tychicus declare to you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord:

Colossians 4:5 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

4:5in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;