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2–6. Prayer (Col 4:2-4) and speaking for Christ (Col 4:5-6)
(Col 4:2) In prayer be persevering, ever alert in it, combining it with thanksgiving; (Col 4:3) praying at the same time not for yourselves alone but also for us, that God may open for us a way for His message to pass on, that thus we may be able to speak of Christ’s revelation (which man could never have learned, and because of which I am now lying bound), (Col 4:4) that I may make it known in accordance with the commission laid upon me.
(Col 4:5) But is it only I who must speak? You must do so also. Walk in practical Christian wisdom towards the many who are outside the brotherhood, buying back at the expense of your self-denial, etc., the present time to its rightful use. (Col 4:6) As an important part of such wisdom let your speech be always spoken in God’s grace (this is the salt that must accompany every sacrifice), and thus you will know how best to answer each person that addresses you.