Bible verse
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:5 · BSB
The verses around it, from Colossians 4.
1 Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
3 as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
5 Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
9 With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
KJV
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
ASV
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
ERV
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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