| [an error occurred while processing this directive] | Holman Christian Standard Bible |
| 1[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 1Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven. |
| 2[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 2Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. |
| 3[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison, |
| 4[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 4so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak. |
| 5[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time. |
| 6[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 6Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person. |
| 7[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 7Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. |
| 8[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts. |
| 9[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 9He is with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. |
| 10[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas's cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), |
| 11[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 11and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. |
| 12[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 12Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills. |
| 13[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 13For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. |
| 14[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 14Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas greet you. |
| 15[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 15Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home. |
| 16[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 16When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. |
| 17[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 17And tell Archippus, "Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it." |
| 18[an error occurred while processing this directive] | 18This greeting is in my own hand--Paul. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you. |
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