Bible verses for children
Words with grace and good judgement.
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Colossians 4:6 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Salt adds something fitting and useful; here it pictures thoughtful speech. Grace means responding with consideration. A good answer listens to the particular person instead of repeating the same response to everyone.
Before replying to a question, listen for what the person is actually asking.
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How could your answer become more thoughtful for this listener?
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Bible context & readings +
Colossians 4:2–6 discusses prayer, wise conduct and speaking with people outside the community. The salt image encourages gracious, appropriate conversation, not sarcastic remarks or a licence to speak sharply.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help our answers be gracious and well considered. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.