Colossians 4

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

5 Ref Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

6 Ref Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.

7 Ref Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;

World English Bible (WEB)

5 Ref Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

6 Ref Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

7 Ref All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

5 Ref in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

6 Ref your word always in grace -- with salt being seasoned -- to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.

7 Ref All the things concerning me make known to you shall Tychicus -- the beloved brother, and faithful ministrant, and fellow-servant in the Lord --

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