Colossians 4

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

3 meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of declaration, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains,

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

7 Tychicus, who is a beloved brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you about my state of affairs

8 whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts,

9 with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.

10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Marcus, the cousin of Barnabas, (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),

11 and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who have proven to be a comfort unto me.

12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

13 Because I bear him testimony, that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.

16 Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans also, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

17 And say to Archippus, “Look to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfil it.”

18 The salutation of Paul, by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

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 * [[Colossians 4:2 (TRV)|2]] Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving;
-* [[Colossians 4:3 (TRV)|3]] meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of declaration, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains:
+* [[Colossians 4:3 (TRV)|3]] meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of declaration, to speak the mystery of Christ, because of which I am also in chains,
-* [[Colossians 4:4 (TRV)|4]] That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
+* [[Colossians 4:4 (TRV)|4]] that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
 * [[Colossians 4:5 (TRV)|5]] Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.