Colossians 4:5

New Century Version

Be wise in the way you act with people who are not believers, making the most of every opportunity.

Cross References

Psalm 90:12

Teach us how short our lives really are so that we may be wise.

Daniel 2:8

King Nebuchadnezzar answered, “I know you are trying to get more time, because you know that I meant what I said.

Matthew 10:16

“Listen, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. So be as clever as snakes and as innocent as doves.

Mark 4:11

Jesus said, “You can know the secret about the kingdom of God. But to other people I tell everything by using stories

Romans 16:19

All the believers have heard that you obey, so I am very happy because of you. But I want you to be wise in what is good and innocent in what is evil.

Colossians 3:16

Let the teaching of Christ live in you richly. Use all wisdom to teach and instruct each other by singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with thankfulness in your hearts to God.

1 Thessalonians 4:12

If you do, then people who are not believers will respect you, and you will not have to depend on others for what you need.

1 Timothy 3:7

An elder must also have the respect of people who are not in the church so he will not be criticized by others and caught in the devil’s trap.

James 1:5

But if any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He is generous to everyone and will give you wisdom without criticizing you.

James 3:13

Are there those among you who are truly wise and understanding? Then they should show it by living right and doing good things with a gentleness that comes from wisdom.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is first of all pure, then peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help those who are troubled and to do good for others. It is always fair and honest.

1 Peter 3:1

In the same way, you wives should yield to your husbands. Then, if some husbands do not obey God’s teaching, they will be persuaded to believe without anyone’s saying a word to them. They will be persuaded by the way their wives live.