King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Complete Jewish Bible:
Behave wisely toward outsiders, making full use of every opportunity —
Berean Standard Bible:
Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
American Standard Version:
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Walk{G4043} in{G1722} wisdom{G4678} toward{G4314} them that are without{G1854}, redeeming{G1805} the time{G2540}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Ephesians 5:15
- See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,
Ephesians 5:17
- Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].
1 Thessalonians 4:12
- That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and [that] ye may have lack of nothing.
James 3:13
- ¶ Who [is] a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
Romans 16:19
- For your obedience is come abroad unto all [men]. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.
James 3:17
- But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, [and] easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Matthew 10:16
- ¶ Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.
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Commentary for Colossians 4:5
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G4043
There are 90 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: περιπατέω
Transliteration: peripatéō
Pronunciation: per-ee-pat-eh'-o
Description: from περί and πατέω; to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary):--go, be occupied with, walk (about). - Strong's Number: G1722
There are 2129 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐν
Transliteration: en
Pronunciation: en
Description: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between εἰς and ἐκ); "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.:--about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (… sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition. - Strong's Number: G4678
There are 49 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σοφία
Transliteration: sophía
Pronunciation: sof-ee'-ah
Description: from σοφός; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):--wisdom. - Strong's Number: G4314
There are 674 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πρός
Transliteration: prós
Pronunciation: pros
Description: a strengthened form of πρό; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e. pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of, i.e. near to; usually with the accusative case, the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):--about, according to , against, among, at, because of, before, between, (where-)by, for, X at thy house, in, for intent, nigh unto, of, which pertain to, that, to (the end that), X together, to (you) -ward, unto, with(-in). In the comparative case, it denotes essentially the same applications, namely, motion towards, accession to, or nearness at. - Strong's Number: G1854
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἔξω
Transliteration: éxō
Pronunciation: ex'-o
Description: adverb from ἐκ; out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively:--away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange. - Strong's Number: G1805
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐξαγοράζω
Transliteration: exagorázō
Pronunciation: ex-ag-or-ad'-zo
Description: from ἐκ and ἀγοράζω; to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity):--redeem. - Strong's Number: G2540
There are 82 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καιρός
Transliteration: kairós
Pronunciation: kahee-ros'
Description: of uncertain affinity; an occasion, i.e. set or proper time:--X always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. Compare χρόνος.