2Continue in prayer and watch in the same with thanksgiving, 3praying also for us that God open unto us the door of utterance, that we may speak the mystery of Christ (wherefore I am also in bonds) 4that I may utter it, as it becometh me to speak.

5Walk wisely to them that are without, and redeem the time. 6Let your speech alwaye have faveoure with it and be salted, that ye may know how to answer every man.

7The dear brother Tichicos shall tell you of all my business, which is a faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, 8whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know how ye do, and might comfort your hearts, 9with one Onesimus a faithful, and a beloved brother, which is one of you. They shall shew you of all things which are a doing here.

10Aristarchus my prison fellow saluteth you, And Marcus Barnabassis' sister's son: touching whom, ye received commandments. If he come unto you receive him: 11and Iesus which is called Iustus, which are of the circumcision. These only are my workfellows unto the kingdom of God, which were unto my consolation. 12Epaphras the servant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and always laboureth fervently for you in prayers that ye may stand perfect, and full in all that is the will of God. 13I bear him record that he hath a fervent mind toward you, and toward them of Laodicia and them of Hierapolis. 14Dear Lucas the physician greeteth you, and Demas. 15Salute the brethren which are of Laodicia, and salute Nymphas, and the congregation which is in his house. 16And when the pistel is read of you, make that it be read in the congregation of the Laodicians also: and that ye likewise read the pistel of Laodicia. 17And say to Archippus: Take heed to thine office that thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds Grace be with you, Amen.