New King James Version NKJV
New International Version NIV
2 Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
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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 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
6 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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Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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