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Colossians 4:4–6

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

hWalk in iwisdom toward those who are outside, jredeeming the time. Let your speech always be kwith grace, lseasoned with salt, mthat you may know how you ought to answer each one.

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Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. When you talk, you should always be kind and pleasant so you will be able to answer everyone in the way you should.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. 

Everything you say should be kind and well thought out so that you know how to answer everyone. 

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how it is necessary for you to answer each one.

Colossians 4:4–6 — 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. Let the words you speak always be full of grace. Season them with salt. Then you will know how to answer everyone.

Colossians 4:4–6 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

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

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.


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