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Colossians 4:5 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Colossians 4:5 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 5 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
Colossians 4:5 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Paul shifts to believers' witness to unbelievers. "Walk in wisdom" (en sophia peripateite, ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε) commands conducting life wisely. "Toward them that are without" (pros tous exō, πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω) means outsiders, non-Christians. Believers' conduct toward unbelievers requires special wisdom—maintaining holiness without self-righteous separation, engaging culture without compromise."Redeeming the time" (ton kairon exagorazomenoi, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι) literally means "buying up the opportunity." Kairos (καιρός) ref...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 4:5
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“not as unwise”
“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.”
“and may have need of nothing.”
“then peaceful”
“but innocent in that which is evil.”
“hymns”
“to avoid falling into reproach and the snare of the devil.”
“To you is given the mystery of the Kingdom of God, but to those who are outside, all things are done in parables,,And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:,,,,,,,,”
“For what have I to do to judge them also that are without? do not ye judge them that are within?”