“Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.”
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person — 'Gracious speech' (logos charis, graceful word) contrasts with harsh or crude talk. 'Seasoned with salt' (halas) preserves and flavors: wise words are both preserving (preventing spiritual decay) and palatable. 'Answer each person' (apokrisis) appropriately suggests tailor-fit responses, not canned answers. Speech is ministry.
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