Colossians 4:5-6

New Catholic Bible

Christian Behavior.^[a] ⁵Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of your opportunity. ⁶Let your speech always be gracious and seasoned with wisdom, so that you will know how to respond properly to all.

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Colossians 4:5 The behavior of Christians must serve as a sign to those who do not share their faith. The present period is the time of the Church, which must be regarded as a final time of grace, both short (see 1 Cor 7:29) and perilous (see Eph 5:16), in which human beings can open themselves to salvation while waiting for Christ’s Second Coming (see Gal 6:10).

Colossians 4:5-6

New International Version

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)