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Colossians 4:2-7
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
2
Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with
an attitude of
thanksgiving;
3
praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;
4
that I may make it clear in the way that I ought to proclaim
it.
5
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
6
Your speech
must
always
be
with grace,
as though
seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
7
As to all my affairs, Tychicus,
our
beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information.
King James Version
Chapter 4
2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
3
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
4
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Christian Standard Bible
Chapter 4
2
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
3
At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
4
so that I may make it known as I should.
5
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
7
Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
New Living Translation
Chapter 4
2
Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
3
Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains.
4
Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
5
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity.
6
Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone.
7
Tychicus will give you a full report about how I am getting along. He is a beloved brother and faithful helper who serves with me in the Lord’s work.
English Standard Version
Chapter 4
2
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
3
At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison —
4
that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
6
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
7
Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
New International Version
Chapter 4
2
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3
And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4
Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5
Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
6
Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
7
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
New King James Version
Chapter 4
2
Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
3
meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
4
that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5
Walk in wisdom toward those
who are
outside, redeeming the time.
6
Let
your speech always
be
with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7
Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
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