Colossians 4:4–5
Colossians 4:4–5 — The New International Version (NIV)
4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
Colossians 4:4–5 — English Standard Version (ESV)
4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — King James Version (KJV 1900)
4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — New Living Translation (NLT)
4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
5 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)
4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — New Century Version (NCV)
4 Pray that I can speak in a way that will make it clear, as I should.
5 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)
4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)
4 to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
Colossians 4:4–5 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)
4 Pray that I may make this mystery as clear as possible. This is what I have to do.
5 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)
4 so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. 5 Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)
4 so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.
5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)
4 so that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak. 5 Live with wisdom toward those outside, making the most of the time.
Colossians 4:4–5 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)
4 Pray that I will preach it clearly, as I should.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders. Make the most of every opportunity.