Colossians 4:1-9 ▼

1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, realizing that you too have a Master in heaven.

2 Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;

3 at the same time, pray for us, too, that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak of the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,

4 that I may make it clear, as I must speak.

5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.

6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one.

7 Tychicus, my beloved brother, trustworthy minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news of me.

8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know about us and that he may encourage your hearts,

9 together with Onesimus, a trustworthy and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.