The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians

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Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.

Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:

Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)

That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers

(Romans 16:21–23)

All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother, and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you,

Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,

With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. All things that are done here, they shall make known to you.

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabus, touching whom you have received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him:

And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort to me.

Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God.

For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.

Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.

Signature and Final Instructions

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

Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.

And when this epistle shall have been read with you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which is of the Laodiceans.

And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.

The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen.

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.