Colossians 4:2-6

Colossians 4:2-6

[2] Continue  in prayer,  and watch  in  the same  with  thanksgiving;  [3] Withal  praying  also  for  that  God  would open  a door  of utterance,  to speak  the mystery  of Christ,  for  which  also  in bonds:  [4] That  it  manifest,  as  ought  to speak.  [5] Walk  in  wisdom  toward  them that are without,  redeeming  the time.  [6] speech  be alway  with  grace,  seasoned  with salt,  that ye may know  how  ought  to answer  every  man. 

What does Colossians 4:2-6 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul concluded his exhortations concerning Christian living with instructions pertaining to three essential practices for those in Christ. He wanted to impress their importance on his readers. One exhortation dealt with his readers" relationship to God, another dealt with their relationship to other people, and the third looked self-ward.