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Berean Standard Bible

“Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.”

Colossians 4:5

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In the last chapter of Colossians Paul gives brief instructions for how believers should relate to those outside the faith. He asks for prayer that he might make the gospel clear.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

World English Bible (WEB)

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

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

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

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Andad en sabiduría para con los extraños, redimiendo el tiempo.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Pórtense sabiamente delante de los que no creen en Cristo, y aprovechen bien las oportunidades.

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