Colossians 4:5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity. [NIV]
Colossians 4:5 in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling; [YLT]
Colossians 4:5 [a] Walk [b] in [c] wisdom [d] toward [e] them that [f] are without, [g] redeeming [h] the [i] time.
[a] Walk = peripateo (per-ee-pat-eh'-o) [4043; 4012; 3961]: to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (esp. as proof of ability); fig., to live, deport oneself, follow (as a companion or votary): [DEF: Votary = One zealously devoted to a religion]:
[b] in = (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:
[c] wisdom = sophia (sof-ee'-ah) [4678; 4680]: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual):
[d] toward = pros (pros) [4314; 4253]: direction; forward to, i.e. toward (genitive case the side of, i.e. pertaining to; by the side of, i.e. near to; accusative case the place, time, occasion, or respect, which is the destination of the relation, i.e. whither or for which it is predicated):
[e] them that = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the
[f] are without = exo (ex'-o) [1854; 1537]: out (-side, of doors),
[g] redeeming = exagorazo (ex-ag-or-ad'-zo) [1805; 1537; 59]: to buy up, i.e. ransom; fig. to rescue from loss (improve opportunity).
[h] the = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the
[i] time = kairos (krat-ah-yos') [2540]: an occasion, i.e. set or proper time: [DEF: Proper = Suitable for a particular person, condition, occasion or place; Suited to one's end or purpose]: