Colossians 4:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

Cross References

Psalm 90:12

Teach us to count our days aright, that we may gain wisdom of heart.

Daniel 2:8

But the king replied: “I know for certain that you are bargaining for time, since you know what I have decided.

Matthew 10:16

“Behold, I am sending you like sheep in the midst of wolves; so be shrewd as serpents and simple as doves.

Mark 4:11

He answered them, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been granted to you. But to those outside everything comes in parables,

Romans 16:19

For while your obedience is known to all, so that I rejoice over you, I want you to be wise as to what is good, and simple as to what is evil;

Colossians 3:16

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, as in all wisdom you teach and admonish one another, singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

that you may conduct yourselves properly toward outsiders and not depend on anyone. Hope for the Christian Dead.

1 Timothy 3:7

He must also have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he may not fall into disgrace, the devil’s trap.

James 1:5

But if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly, and he will be given it.

James 3:13

Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show his works by a good life in the humility that comes from wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peaceable, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, without inconstancy or insincerity.

1 Peter 3:1

Likewise, you wives should be subordinate to your husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by their wives’ conduct