Colossians 4:5
ContextNET © | Conduct yourselves 1 with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. |
NIV © | Be wise in the way you act towards outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. |
NASB © | Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. |
NLT © | Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity. |
MSG © | Use your heads as you live and work among outsiders. Don't miss a trick. Make the most of every opportunity. |
BBE © | Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time. |
NRSV © | Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. |
NKJV © | Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. |
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NET © [draft] ITL | |
NET © | Conduct yourselves 1 with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. |
NET © Notes |
1 tn Grk “walk.” The verb περιπατέω (peripatew) is a common NT idiom for one’s lifestyle, behavior, or manner of conduct (L&N 41.11). |