That I may utter it, as it becometh me to speak.

(A)[a]Walk [b]wisely toward them that are without, and redeem the [c]season.

[d]Let your speech be [e]gracious always, and powdered with [f]salt, that ye may know how to answer every man.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 4:5 In all parts of our life, we ought to have good consideration even of them which are without the Church.
  2. Colossians 4:5 Advisedly and circumspectly.
  3. Colossians 4:5 Seek occasion to win them, although you lose of your own by it.
  4. Colossians 4:6 Our speech and talk must be applied to the profit of the hearers.
  5. Colossians 4:6 Framed to the profit of your neighbor.
  6. Colossians 4:6 Against this is set filthy communication, as Eph. 4:29.

Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. Be wise(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;(B) make the most of every opportunity.(C) Let 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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