Colossians 4 - NRSV & NLT

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. Colossians 4:2	Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart. gratitude prayer
Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. Colossians 4:5-6	Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. gentleness wisdom speaking