Colossians 4

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  1. 1Masters, treat your servants with justice and fairness. Remember that you also have a Master in heaven.
  2. 2Continue in prayer, being watchful with thanksgiving;
  3. 3Pray for us too, that God would open a door for us to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains.
  4. 4Pray that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.
  5. 5Act wisely toward outsiders, and make the most of every opportunity.
  6. 6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
  7. 7Tychicus will tell you everything about how I'm doing. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
  8. 8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he might know your situation and comfort your hearts.
  9. 9He's coming with Onesimus, a faithful and dear brother who is one of your own. Together they'll fill you in on everything that's happening here.
  10. 10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You've already received instructions about Mark — if he comes to you, welcome him.
  11. 11Jesus, who is called Justus, is of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
  12. 12Epaphras, who is one of your own and a servant of Christ, sends his greetings. He is always laboring fervently in prayers for you, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
  13. 13For I testify about him, that he has a great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
  14. 14Luke, our dear doctor, and Demas send you their greetings.
  15. 15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nymphas and the church that meets in his house.
  16. 16When this letter is read among you, ensure it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and likewise, read the letter from Laodicea.
  17. 17Tell Archippus, 'Pay close attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, and make sure you carry it out fully.'
  18. 18This greeting is written by my own hand, Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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