Colossians 4:5 - The Text-Critical English New Testament

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

⁵ Behave yourselves wisely [living prudently and with discretion] in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity.

American Standard Version (1901)

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Common English Bible

⁵ Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Catholic Public Domain Version

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming this age.

Colossians 4:5 Cross References

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you out like sheep in the midst of wolves, so be as wise as serpents and as innocent as doves.

Mark 4:11

So he said to them, “To you it has been given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God, but to those who are outside everything is said in parables,

Romans 16:19

Your obedience has become known to all, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another with all wisdom as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to the Lord with gratitude in your hearts.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

so that you may walk properly toward outsiders and not be in need of anything.

1 Timothy 3:7

He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into the reproach and snare of the devil.

James 1:5

If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done with the gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easily entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial, and unhypocritical.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, wives, submit to your own husbands, so that, even if some are disobedient to the word, they will be won without a word by the way you live