Colossians 4:5
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.”
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BSBPD
“Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Colossians 4:5 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Psalms 90:12So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
- Daniel 2:8The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final.
- Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
- Mark 4:11He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
- Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
- 1 Corinthians 5:12What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
- 1 Corinthians 14:19But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue.
- Ephesians 5:15Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise,
- Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
- 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
- James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
- James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
- James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
- 1 Peter 3:1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives
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