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The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

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- Chapter 4 -

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The masters: give that which is righteous and equal to the servants, having known that you also have a Master in the heavens.
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Continue in the prayer, watching in it in thanksgiving,
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also praying for us at the same time, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound,
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that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
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Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
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your word always being seasoned with salt in grace—to know how it is necessary for you to answer each one.

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers

(Romans 16:21–23)
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Tychicus will make known to you all the things concerning me—the beloved brother, and faithful servant, and fellow-servant in the LORD—
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whom I sent to you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,
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with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; they will make known to you all things that [are] here.
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Aristarchus greets you, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commands—if he may come to you, receive him),
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and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort to me.
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Epaphras greets you, who [is] of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that you may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God,
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for I testify to him that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
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Lucas greets you, the beloved physician, and Demas;

Signature and Final Instructions

(1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
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those in Laodicea greet you—brothers, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;
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and when the letter may be read with you, cause that it may also be read in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and the [letter] from Laodicea that you also may read;
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and say to Archippus, “See to the ministry that you received in the LORD, that you may fulfill it.”
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The salutation [is] by my hand, Paul. Remember my bonds. The grace [is] with you! Amen.
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Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
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Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,
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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,
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that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
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Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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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)
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All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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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.
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Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”),
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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.
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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.
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For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
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Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.

Signature and Final Instructions

(1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
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Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, with Nymphas and the assembly that is in his house.
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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.
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Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
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I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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