Colossians 4:6
“Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.”
Colossians 4:6 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
- DARBYDarby
- Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, so as to know how ye ought to answer each one.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- your word always in grace ; with salt being seasoned ; to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Context: Colossians 4
4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
About Colossians 4: Christian Conduct and Relationships
Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to communicate with each other, and how to interact with the outside world. He sends greetings from fellow workers and closes with a benediction.
Commentary
Colossians 4 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of prayer and humility. Paul begins by encouraging the Colossians to pray for him and his companions, and to be persistent in their prayers. He then goes on to remind them to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, and to be gracious and wise in their speech. He also encourages them to be thankful for all that God has done for them.