Colossians 4:5
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”Colossians 4:5
What Does Colossians 4:5 Mean?
Colossians 4:5 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 4:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 5:15“See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”Ephesians 5:16“Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.”James 3:13“Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.”John 9:4“I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”1 Thessalonians 4:12“That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing.”Philippians 4:8“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”Matthew 10:16“Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.”Colossians 1:9“For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;”Romans 16:19“For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.”Colossians 3:16“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.”Ephesians 5:17“Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.”1 Timothy 3:7“Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.”Psalms 39:1“I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is before me.”Galatians 6:10“As we have therefore opportunity, let us do good unto all men, especially unto them who are of the household of faith.”Proverbs 31:26“She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.”Colossians 1:10“That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;”Ecclesiastes 10:10“If the iron be blunt, and he do not whet the edge, then must he put to more strength: but wisdom is profitable to direct.”Romans 12:17“Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”Mark 4:11“And he said unto them, Unto you it is given to know the mystery of the kingdom of God: but unto them that are without, all these things are done in parables:”
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