The king replied, ‘I know for certain you are trying to gain some time, because you see that my word is final.
Colossians 4:5 - Christian Standard Bible Anglicised Act wisely towards outsiders, making the most of the time. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition 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) Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Common English Bible Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. Catholic Public Domain Version Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming this age. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time. |
The king replied, ‘I know for certain you are trying to gain some time, because you see that my word is final.
‘Look, I’m sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
He answered them, ‘The secret of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those outside, everything comes in parables
The report of your obedience has reached everyone. Therefore I rejoice over you, but I want you to be wise about what is good, and yet innocent about what is evil.
Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.
so that you may behave properly in the presence of outsiders and not be dependent on anyone. ,
Furthermore, he must have a good reputation among outsiders, so that he does not fall into disgrace and the devil’s trap.
Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God #– #who gives to all generously and ungrudgingly #– #and it will be given to him.
Who among you is wise and understanding? By his good conduct he should show that his works are done in the gentleness that comes from wisdom.
But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, compliant, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without pretence.
In the same way, wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands so that, even if some disobey the word, they may be won over without a word by the way their wives live