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Colossians 4:5-6
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5 Be wise(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;(B) make the most of every opportunity.(C) 6 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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Colossians 4:5-6
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5 (A)Walk in (B)wisdom toward those who are outside, (C)redeeming the time. 6 Let 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 4:5-6
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5 Conduct yourselves[a] with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.

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  1. 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).
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