Colossians 4:5

English Standard Version

⁵^(A)Walk in wisdom toward ^(B)outsiders, making the best use of the time.

Colossians 4:5

New King James Version

⁵^(A)Walk in ^(B)wisdom toward those who are outside, ^(C)redeeming the time.

⁵Conduct yourselves^[a] with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

Colossians 4:5 tn Grk “walk.” The verb περιπατέω (peripateō) is a common NT idiom for one’s lifestyle, behavior, or manner of conduct (L&N 41.11).

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

⁵Be wise^(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;^(B) make the most of every opportunity.^(C)

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