Colossians 4
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Colossians 4
1Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Further Instructions
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Rom 12.12; Eph 6.18; Col 2.7 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 3#1 Cor 16.9; Eph 6.19, 20At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, 4so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.
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Eph 5.15, 16 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.#4.5 Or opportunity 6#Mk 9.50; Eph 4.29; 1 Pet 3.15Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.
Final Greetings and Benediction
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Eph 6.21, 22 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me; he is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. 8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are#4.8 Other ancient authorities read that I may know how you are and that he may encourage your hearts; 9#Philem 10he is coming with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
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Acts 4.36; 15.37; 19.29 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him. 11And Jesus who is called Justus greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12#Rom 15.30; Phil 3.15; Col 1.7Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ,#4.12 Other ancient authorities add Jesus greets you. He is always striving in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured#4.12 Other ancient authorities read complete in everything that God wills. 13For I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14#2 Tim 4.10, 11; Philem 24Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. 15#Rom 16.5Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church in her#4.15 Other ancient authorities read his or their house. 16And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. 17#2 Tim 4.5; Philem 2And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.” 18#1 Cor 16.21; Heb 13.3, 25I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.#4.18 Other ancient authorities add Amen
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