Berean Standard Bible
“Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.”
Near the end of Colossians, Paul asks for prayer that God would open doors for the gospel, and he tells believers to act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of every opportunity. This verse turns to how they speak with those outside the church.
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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
World English Bible (WEB)
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
King James Version (KJV)
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
Bible in Basic English (BBE)
Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)
your word always in grace -- with salt being seasoned -- to know how it behooveth you to answer each one.
Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)
Sea vuestra palabra siempre con gracia, sazonada con sal; para que sepáis cómo os conviene responder á cada uno.
Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)
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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)
Hablen siempre con buen gusto y de forma amena. Así podrán contestar siempre las preguntas que les hagan.
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