Colossians 4
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1Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.1Masters, deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
2Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;2Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
3meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
4that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.4so that I may make it known as I should.
5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
7Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.7Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
8I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,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.
9with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.9He is coming with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas's cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
11and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.11and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.
13For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.13For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
14Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.14Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
15Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home.
16Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.16After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
17And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”17And tell Archippus, "Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it."
18This salutation by my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.18I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
The Holy Bible, New King James Version, Copyright © 1982 Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.The Christian Standard Bible. Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers. Used by permission.
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