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Colossians 4:5-7
Contemporary English Version
Colossians 4:5-7
Contemporary English Version
5 (A) When you are with unbelievers, always make good use of the time. 6 (B) Be pleasant and hold their interest when you speak the message. Choose your words carefully and be ready to give answers to anyone who asks questions.
Final Greetings
7 (C)(D) Tychicus is the dear friend, who faithfully works and serves the Lord with us, and he will give you the news about me.
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Colossians 4:5-7
New International Version
Colossians 4:5-7
New International Version
5 Be wise(A) in the way you act toward outsiders;(B) make the most of every opportunity.(C) 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(D) seasoned with salt,(E) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(F)
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus(G) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a](H) in the Lord.
Footnotes
- Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12
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