The Bible in Its Traditions

Colossians 4:2–6

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Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Pursue prayer. Be watchful in prayer with acts of thanksgiving.

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praying at the same time also for us, that God would open a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains,

And pray for us also, that God may open unto us a door for preaching, to speak the mystery of Christ for whose sake I am a prisoner

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that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

so that I may manifest it in the manner that I ought to speak.

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Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

Live wisely in peace with those who are outside the church, and avoid offending.

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Let your word always be with grace, having been seasoned with salt, to know how you ought to answer each [one].

Let your speech be ever graceful, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to respond to each person.

Let your conversation be gracious, seasoned with salt, and you should know how to answer every man.