Colossians 4
1 The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2 In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;
Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;
3 praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which also I have been bound,
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;
4 that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;
that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5 in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;
Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6 your word always in grace — with salt being seasoned — to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.
Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7 All the things concerning me make known to you shall Tychicus — the beloved brother, and faithful ministrant, and fellow-servant in the Lord —
All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord.
8 whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,
I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts,
9 with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; all things to you shall they make known that [are] here.
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.
10 Salute you doth Aristarchus, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas, (concerning whom ye did receive commands — if he may come unto you receive him, )
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
11 and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are] fellow-workers for the reign of God who did become a comfort to me.
and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12 Salute you doth Epaphras, who [is] of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that ye may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God,
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 fully assured in all the will of God.
13 for I do testify to him, that he hath much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
For I testify about him, that he has worked hard for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
14 Salute you doth Lukas, the beloved physician, and Demas;
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
15 salute ye those in Laodicea — brethren, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;
Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that is in her house.
16 and when the epistle may be read with you, cause that also in the assembly of the Laodiceans it may be read, and the [epistle] from Laodicea that ye also may read;
When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
17 and say to Archippus, 'See to the ministration that thou didst receive in the Lord, that thou mayest fulfil it.'
Tell Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have been given in the Lord."
18 The salutation by the hand of me, Paul; remember my bonds; the grace [is] with you. Amen.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
