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Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.[a](A) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.(B)

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  1. 4.5 Or opportunity

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