Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
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Interpretation

Paul urges a walk wisdom that is worked out in relationships and commitments in Colossians 4:5—look for "walk" and "wisdom". Choose walk wisdom in conversations that test patience—anchor courage in promise.

Context

Colossians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, developing walk wisdom. Read in Colossians 4, its force becomes clearer. Listen for “walk” alongside “wisdom”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Colossians to Paul. Many scholars judge Colossians as follows: Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).. Scholars commonly date Colossians AD 60–80. Apostolic Community is especially relevant in this line.

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Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed by many).
Date:AD 60–80
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46