The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

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- Chapter 4 -

Ye masters, doe vnto your seruants, that which is iust, and equall, knowing that ye also haue a master in heauen.

Continue in prayer, and watch in the fame with thankesgiuing,

Praying also for vs, that God may open vnto vs the doore of vtterance, to speake ye mysterie of Christ: wherefore I am also in bonds,

That I may vtter it, as it becommeth mee to speake.

Walke wisely towarde them that are without, and redeeme the season.

Let your speach be gracious alwayes, and powdred with salt, that ye may know how to answere euery man.

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers

(Romans 16:21–23)

Tychicus our beloued brother and faithfull minister, and fellow seruant in the Lord, shall declare vnto you my whole state:

Whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose that he might know your state, and might comfort your hearts,

With Onesimus a faithfull and a beloued brother, who is one of you. They shall shew you of all things here.

Aristarchus my prison fellow saluteth you, and Marcus, Barnabas cousin (touching whom ye receiued commandements. If he come vnto you, receiue him)

And Iesus which is called Iustus, which are of the circumcision. These onely are my worke fellowes vnto the kingdome of God, which haue bene vnto my consolation.

Epaphras the seruant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and alwayes striueth for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God.

For I beare him record, that he hath a great zeale for you, and for them of Laodicea, and them of Hierapolis.

Luke the beloued physician greeteth you, and Demas.

Signature and Final Instructions

(1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

Salute the brethren which are of Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the Church which is in his house.

And when this Epistle is read of you, cause that it be read in the Church of the Laodiceans also, and that ye likewise reade the Epistle written from Laodicea.

And say to Archippus, Take heede to the ministerie, that thou hast receiued in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.

The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bands. Grace be with you, Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians, and sent by Tychicus, and Onesimus.

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,

that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers

(Romans 16:21–23)

All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”),

and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for God’s Kingdom who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.

Signature and Final Instructions

(1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, with Nymphas and the assembly that is in his house.

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.