Colossians 4:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time.

Cross References

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to use wisely all the time we have.

Daniel 2:8

The king replied, “You're just stalling for time,

Matthew 10:16

I am sending you like lambs into a pack of wolves. So be as wise as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Mark 4:11

He answered: I have explained the secret about God's kingdom to you, but for others I can use only stories.

Romans 16:19

I am glad that everyone knows how well you obey the Lord. But still, I want you to understand what is good and not have anything to do with evil.

Colossians 3:16

Let the message about Christ completely fill your lives, while you use all your wisdom to teach and instruct each other. With thankful hearts, sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs to God.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

Then you will be respected by people who are not followers of the Lord, and you won't have to depend on anyone.

1 Timothy 3:7

Finally, they must be well respected by people who are not followers. Then they won't be trapped and disgraced by the devil.

James 1:5

If any of you need wisdom, you should ask God, and it will be given to you. God is generous and won't correct you for asking.

James 3:13

Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from above leads us to be pure, friendly, gentle, sensible, kind, helpful, genuine, and sincere.

1 Peter 3:1

If you are a wife, you must put your husband first. Even if he opposes our message, you will win him over by what you do. No one else will have to say anything to him,