King James Version
Colossians 4:5 in the King James Version says “Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.” — study this verse from Colossians chapter 4 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
Colossians 4:5 · KJV
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:
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
KJV Study — Public Domain
“Walk”
G4043to tread all around, i.e., walk at large (especially as proof of ability); figuratively, to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary)
“toward”
G4314a 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,
“redeeming”
G1805to buy up, i.e., ransom; figuratively, to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)
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