(Col 4:1) Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. (Col 4:2) Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. (Col 4:3) At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison-- (Col 4:4) that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak. (Col 4:5) Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. (Col 4:6) Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. (Col 4:7) Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord. (Col 4:8) I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, (Col 4:9) and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here. (Col 4:10) Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions--if he comes to you, welcome him), (Col 4:11) and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. (Col 4:12) Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. (Col 4:13) For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. (Col 4:14) Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas. (Col 4:15) Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. (Col 4:16) And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. (Col 4:17) And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord." (Col 4:18) I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
Posted on: Sun, 21 Jul 2013 20:35:57 +0000
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