Colossians 4:1-13 ▼

1 The masters: give that which is righteous and equal to the servants, having known that you also have a Master in the heavens.

2 Continue in the prayer, watching in it in thanksgiving,

3 also praying for us at the same time, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound,

4 that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.

5 Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,

6 your word always being seasoned with salt in grace—to know how it is necessary for you to answer each one.

7 Tychicus will make known to you all the things concerning me—the beloved brother, and faithful servant, and fellow-servant in the LORD—

8 whom I sent to you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,

9 with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; they will make known to you all things that [are] here.

10 Aristarchus greets you, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commands—if he may come to you, receive him),

11 and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort to me.

12 Epaphras greets you, who [is] of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that you may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God,

13 for I testify to him that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.