unfoldingWord_en_tn/col/04/05.md

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Walk in wisdom toward those outside

The idea of walking is often used for the idea of conducting one's life. Alternate translation: "Live in such a way that those who are not believers will see that you are wise" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)

redeem the time

To "redeem" something means to restore it to it's rightful owner. Here time is spoken of as something that can be restored and used to serve God. Alternate translation: "do the best things you can with your time" or "put the time to its best use" (See: rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor)