Colossians 4:4-6

King James Version

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 always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:4-6

New King James Version

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

⁵^(A)Walk in ^(B)wisdom toward those who are outside, ^(C)redeeming the time. ⁶Let your speech always be ^(D)with grace, ^(E)seasoned with salt, ^(F)that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

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Colossians 4:4-6

English Standard Version

⁴that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

⁵^(A)Walk in wisdom toward ^(B)outsiders, making the best use of the time. ⁶Let your speech always ^(C)be gracious, ^(D)seasoned with salt, ^(E)so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

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Colossians 4:4-6

New International Version

⁴Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. ⁵Be wise^(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;^(B) make the most of every opportunity.^(C) ⁶Let your conversation be always full of grace,^(D) seasoned with salt,^(E) so that you may know how to answer everyone.^(F)

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Colossians 4:4-6

New American Standard Bible

⁴that I may make it clear ^(A)in the way that I ought to proclaim it.

⁵^[a]^(B)Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward ^(C)outsiders, ^[b]^(D)making the most of the opportunity. ⁶^(E)Your speech must always be ^[c]with grace, as though seasoned with ^(F)salt, so that you will know how you should ^(G)respond to each person.