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Colossians 4:5

King James Version (KJV)

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— D.L. Moody

Colossians 4:5

Verse 5 of 18

Scripture focus

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Colossians 4:5 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Colossians 4:5

Theological / Devotional

Walk. Gr. peripated, “to conduct one-self” (see on Eph. 2:2). The complete manner of life of the Christian, including all his relationships toward God and man, is included in this word.

Wisdom. That is, practical Christian wisdom (cf. on Prov. 1:2, 3).

Them that are without. That is, non-Christians. Compare 1 Cor. 5:12; 1 Thess. 4:12. The ambition of the true disciple should be to make disciples of “them that are without.” The most significant way to accomplish this is by the example of a virtuous Christian life. Against this there is no argument.

Redeeming the time. Literally, “buying up for yourselves the opportune time” (see on Eph. 5:16).

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