Colossians 4
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1Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven. 1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
2Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. 2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison,3Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
4so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. 4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. 6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts.8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
9He is with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. 9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas's cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
11and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 11And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
12Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
13For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. 13For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
14Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas greet you. 14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
15Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home.15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
16When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 16And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17And tell Archippus, "Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it." 17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
18This greeting is in my own hand--Paul. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you. 18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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