NASB Lexicon
KJV Lexicon εν prepositionen en: in, at, (up-)on, by, etc. σοφια noun - dative singular feminine sophia sof-ee'-ah: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual) -- wisdom. περιπατειτε verb - present active imperative - second person peripateo per-ee-pat-eh'-o: 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). προς preposition pros pros: a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. toward τους definite article - accusative plural masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. εξω adverb exo ex'-o: out(-side, of doors), literally or figuratively -- away, forth, (with-)out (of, -ward), strange. τον definite article - accusative singular masculine ho ho: the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom) -- the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc. καιρον noun - accusative singular masculine kairos kahee-ros': an occasion, i.e. set or proper time -- always, opportunity, (convenient, due) season, (due, short, while) time, a while. εξαγοραζομενοι verb - present middle passive - nominative plural masculine exagorazo ex-ag-or-ad'-zo: to buy up, i.e. ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity) -- redeem. Parallel Verses New American Standard Bible Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. King James Bible Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Holman Christian Standard Bible Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. International Standard Version Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time. NET Bible Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Walk in wisdom toward outsiders and buy your opportunities. GOD'S WORD® Translation Be wise in the way you act toward those who are outside [the Christian faith]. Make the most of your opportunities. King James 2000 Bible Walk in wisdom toward them that are outsiders, redeeming the time. Links Colossians 4:5Colossians 4:5 NIV Colossians 4:5 NLT Colossians 4:5 ESV Colossians 4:5 NASB Colossians 4:5 KJV |
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