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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