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Colossians 4:2-6

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2 Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
2 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3 At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah-for which I am in prison-
3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4 so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak.
4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
6 Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
6 Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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