“ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. ”
Walk in wisdom - That is, conduct uprightly and honestly. Deal with them on the strictest principles of integrity, so that they may not have occasion to reproach the religion which you profess....
(4) Walk (b) in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the (c) time. (4) In all parts of our life, we ought to have good consideration even of those who are outside of the Church. (b) Advis...
A Request for Prayer: the Need of Wisdom. The Colossians must persevere in prayer and be vigilant therein with thanksgiving; at the same time praying for Paul and His companions that God may open f...
toward. App-101. without. See 1 Corinthians 5:12 . redeeming. See Ephesians 5:16 .
5. Walk wisely. He makes mention of those that are without, in contrast with those that are of the household of faith. ( Galatians 6:10 .) For the Church is like a city of which al...
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Walk in wisdom - Act wisely and prudently in reference to them who are without - who yet continue unbelieving Gentiles or persecuting...
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. In wisdom - practical, Christian. (Notes, Ephesians 5:15-16 ) Them that are without - those not in the Christian brotherh...
Exhortation and Greeting 2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen.
[ 7. Conclusion of the Epistle. (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to prayer (especially for St. Paul himself), and to wisdom towards those without, both in deed and in word ( Colossians 4:2-6 ). (2) COMMEN...
Chapter 4 PRECEPTS FOR THE INNERMOST AND OUTERMOST LIFE Colossians 4:2-6 (R.V.) So ends the ethical portion of the Epistle. A glance over the series of practical exhortations, from the beginni...
Prayer and Daily Living Colossians 4:2-9 We must pray more. Our lives cannot maintain the Godward attitude without prolonged seasons of communication with Him through the Word. This is so impor...
The true purpose of life for the saints and faithful in Christ is to the maintenance of a twofold relationship- toward God, and toward those who are without. The first is covered by prayer as it incl...
(1) Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. (2) Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; (3) Withal praying al...
Walk in wisdom ,.... Or wisely, circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise men; Ephesians 5:15 . Towards them that are without ; so the Jews used to call the Gentiles, all that were out of their ow...
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. Ver. 5. Walk in wisdom ] Neither giving offence carelessly, nor taking offence causelessly. Redeeming the time ] Opportunities...
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without Your heathen neighbours; doing nothing to disgrace religion in their eyes, or unnecessarily to exasperate them against you; redeeming the time Embracin...
There is no reason for a chapter division at this point, for the responsibility of masters is closely linked with that of servants, which we have seen would include the relationship between employers...
Apostolic Exhortations. A. D. 62. 5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming t...
Walk in wisdom; let your course of life be managed with all Christian prudence, that you may not any way disparage the Christian institution, 2 Samuel 12:14 Romans 2:23,24 , with 1 Timothy 6...
A Final Exhortation ( Colossians 4:2-6 ) These final words concentrate on what is important for their future behaviour in Christ.
CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Colossians 4:5 . Walk in wisdom. — Ephesians 5:15 . Walk circumspectly. R.V. “carefully.” It would appear from this as if the adverb in Ephesians 5:15 should go...
Colossians 4:5 Without and Within. This is, of course, an expression for the non-Christian world; the outsiders who are beyond the pale of the Church. There was a very broad line of distinction b...
Colossians 4:1 . Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal. Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew...
Walk in wisdom towards them that are without. The wise conduct of life The conduct of life is to be regulated-- I. According to the dictates of the highest wisdom. 1. Religion is a life....
EXPOSITION Colossians 4:1 (See Colossians 3:1-51 .) Colossians 4:2-51 SECTION IX . PRAYER AND SOCIAL CONVERSE . There are added some brief exhortations of a more general t...
Concluding Admonitions.
1 Corinthians 14:19-25 ; 1 Corinthians 5:12 ; 1 Corinthians 5:13 ; 1 Peter 3:1 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:12 ; 1 Timothy 3:7 ; Colossians 3:16 ; Ephesians 5:15-17 ; Ephesians 5:16 ; James 1:5 ; J...