Further Instructions

Colossians 4

² _b Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it _c with thanksgiving; ³ _d meanwhile praying also for us, that God would _e open to us a door for the word, to speak _f the ₁ mystery of Christ, _g for which I am also in chains, ⁴ that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

⁵ _h Walk in _i wisdom toward those who are outside, _j redeeming the time. ⁶ Let your speech always be _k with grace, _l seasoned with salt, _m that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

1. Cross References
   Luke 18:1
   Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart.
   
2. Cross References
   Colossians 2:7
   Rooted and built up in Him and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding in it with thanksgiving.
   
3. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:19
   And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.
   
4. Cross References
   1 Corinthians 16:9
   For a great and effective door has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
   
5. Cross References
   Ephesians 3:3
   How that by revelation He made known to me the mystery (as I have briefly written already.
   Ephesians 3:4
   By which, when you read, you may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ).
   Ephesians 6:19
   And for me, that utterance may be given to me, that I may open my mouth boldly to make known the mystery of the gospel.
   
6. Cross References
   Ephesians 6:20
   For which I am an ambassador in chains; that in it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
   
7. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:15
   See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise.
   
8. Cross References
   Matthew 10:16
   Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.
   
9. Cross References
   Ephesians 5:16
   Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.
   
10. Cross References
    Ecclesiastes 10:12
    The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious, But the lips of a fool shall swallow him up.
    
11. Cross References
    Mark 9:50
    "Salt is good, but if the salt loses its flavor, how will you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace with one another."
    
12. Cross References
    1 Peter 3:15
    But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear.
    

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