Colossians 4:5
Colossians 4:5 (KJV)
5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:5 (Literal)
5 Walk in wisdom with respect to those outside [the household], making the most of every opportunity,
CONTEXT- Prayer for the Knowledge of God's Will to be Made Known
Colossians 4:2-6
2 Persevere in prayer, and be constantly watching in prayer with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us also, that God will open a door of utterance for us to speak the Mystery pertaining to Christ, for which I am in bonds, 4 that I may reveal it and speak of it as I should. 5 Walk in wisdom with respect to those outside [the household], making the most of every opportunity, 6 properly seasoning your words with salt, speaking always with grace, so you know how to answer each one appropriately.
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The Structure of Colossians
A - SALUTATION - Col. 1:1 and 2
B - PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR YOUR AFFAIRS - Col. 1:3-8
C - PRAYER TO BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL - Col. 1:9-23
D - LABOR FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 1:24-29
E - CONFLICT OVER THE DOCTRINE - Col. 2:1-23
E - RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT - Col. 3:1-17
D - LABOR FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 3:18-4:1
C - PRAYER FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL TO BE MADE KNOWN - Col. 4:2-6
B - ACTION FOR YOUR (AFFAIRS OR) BENEFIT - Col. 4:7-17
A - SALUTATION - Col. 4:18
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