colossians-4:5-6,-proverbs-8:22-33-niv1984

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5-6

The Christians conduct and conversation in the world. In these closing exhortations we are taught— I. THE PRINCIPLES WHICH SHOULD GUIDE US IN OUR INTERCOURSE WITH THE WORLD . ( Colossians 4:5 .) In no Pharisaic spirit we have to speak of "them that are without" ( needlessly, guiltily outside the family of God), but are in close contact with us "within;" who are not called to judge them or to "have no company" with them, but to live in such a way as to bless... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

(Let) your speech (literally, word ) (be) always with grace, seasoned with salt ( Ephesians 4:29 , Ephesians 4:31 ; Ephesians 5:3 , Ephesians 5:4 ; Titus 2:8 ; Matthew 12:34-37 ; Luke 4:22 ; Psalms 45:2 ). "Word" ( λόγος ) has its common acceptation, as in Colossians 3:17 ; Colossians 2:23 ; Titus 2:8 ; 2 Timothy 2:17 ; James 3:2 . "With grace" ( ἐν χάριτι ) gives the pervading element of Christian speech; as "in wisdom," of Christian behaviour ( James... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

The importance of seasonable speech. "Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how to answer each one." The conversation of believers is to have reference to "those without" as well as their personal behaviour. I. THE NATURE OF SEASONABLE SPEECH . 1 . It is to be " always with grace. " 2 . It is to consist of gracious words. (a) seasonable ( Proverbs 15:23 ), (b) wholesome ( Ephesians 4:29 ), (c) kindly ( ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

Salt. Our speech is to be "seasoned with salt." The context shows that this advice is given especially in regard to the conversation of Christian people with men of the world. It is part of the "wisdom towards them that are without." Instead of offensive fault finding, haughty self assertion, or morose indifference, our speech is to be courteous—"with grace;" and pleasant—"seasoned" Salt stands for wit in Greek references to it as seasoning speech. But with St. Paul it seems rather to mean... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:5

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.Toward them that are without - Without the pale of the church, or who are not professing Christians; see the notes at 1 Corinthians 5:12. They were surrounded by pagans, as Christians now are by men of the world. The injunction is one that requires us to act with prudence and propriety (ἐν σοφίᾳ en... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:6

Let your speech - Your conversation. In the previous verse the apostle had given a general direction that our conduct toward those who are not professing Christians should be wise and prudent; he here gives a particular direction in regard to our conversation.Be alway with grace - Imbued with the spirit of religion. It should be such as religion is fitted to produce; such as to show that the grace of God is in our hearts. Bloomfield supposes that this means “courteous and agreeable, not morose... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 4:5-6

Colossians 4:5-6. 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 Embracing and improving every opportunity of doing good, and particularly of gaining souls to Christ. Let your speech be alway with grace Such as may manifest that the grace of God is in you, and may be calculated to win upon, instruct, and edify others; seasoned with salt With... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:1-6

Life in the home and in society (3:18-4:6)Harmony in the home depends on the husband’s showing understanding love to his wife, and the wife’s showing loyal submission to her husband (18-19). Children are to be obedient to their parents, but parents must treat their children with understanding and not be harsh or unreasonable (20-21). When slaves work for their masters as if they were working for the Lord Christ, they will produce work of good quality. Masters, on their part, must reward their... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 4:5

toward. App-101 . without. See 1 Corinthians 5:12 . redeeming. See Ephesians 5:16 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 4:6

speech . Greek. logos. App-121 . grace. App-184 . seasoned . Greek. artsa. Only here, Mark 9:50 . Luke 14:34 . with . No preposition. Dative case. answer. Greek. apokrinomai. App-122 . read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:5-6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:6

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 4:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:1-6

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 4:5

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Colossians 4:6

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