Colossians 4:5

In 9 translations

BSB

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

KJV

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

WEB

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

ASV

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

LSV

Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,

YLT

in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

DBY

Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

DRC

Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

GNV

Walke wisely towarde them that are without, and redeeme the season.

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Original-language editions

SBLGNT

Ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι.

RP2018

Ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι.

TR-Boyd

Ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι.

SCR1894

εν σοφια περιπατειτε προς τους εξω τον καιρον εξαγοραζομενοι

In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

• Ephesians 5:15–17Pay careful attention, then, to how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
• James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good conduct, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.
• James 3:17But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere.
• 1 Thessalonians 4:12Then you will behave properly toward outsiders, without being dependent on anyone.
• Romans 16:19Everyone has heard about your obedience, so I rejoice over you. But I want you to be wise about what is good and innocent about what is evil.
• Colossians 3:16Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.
• Matthew 10:16Behold, I am sending you out like sheep among wolves; therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.
• 1 Timothy 3:7Furthermore, he must have a good reputation with outsiders, so that he will not fall into disgrace and into the snare of the devil.
• Mark 4:11He replied, “The mystery of the kingdom of God has been given to you, but to those on the outside everything is expressed in parables,
• 1 Corinthians 5:12–13What business of mine is it to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked man from among you.”
• James 1:5Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.
• Psalms 90:12So teach us to number our days, that we may present a heart of wisdom.
• 1 Corinthians 14:19–25But in the church, I would rather speak five coherent words to instruct others than ten thousand words in a tongue. Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.…
• 1 Peter 3:1Wives, in the same way, submit yourselves to your husbands, so that even if they refuse to believe the word, they will be won over without words by the behavior of their wives

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