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Colossians 4:4–5

4 that I may make it clear ain the way I ought to speak.

5 1aConduct yourselves with wisdom toward boutsiders, 2cmaking the most of the opportunity.

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Colossians 4:4–5 — The New International Version (NIV)

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

Colossians 4:4–5 — English Standard Version (ESV)

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

Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)

Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.

Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.

Colossians 4:4–5 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

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

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — New Century Version (NCV)

Pray that I can speak in a way that will make it clear, as I should.

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

Colossians 4:4–5 — American Standard Version (ASV)

that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

Colossians 4:4–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

Pray that I may make this mystery as clear as possible. This is what I have to do. 

Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside ⸤the Christian faith⸥. Make the most of your opportunities. 

Colossians 4:4–5 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

so that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak. Live with wisdom toward those outside, making the most of the time.

Colossians 4:4–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

Pray that I will preach it clearly, as I should.

Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.


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