Colossians 4:7-18 ▼

7 Tychicus will tell you⁺ all the news about me. He is a beloved {agapētos} brother, a faithful minister {diakonos}, and a fellow servant {syndoulos} in the Lord {Kyriō}.

8 I have sent him to you⁺ for this very purpose, that you⁺ may know about us, and that he may encourage your⁺ hearts.

9 With him I am sending Onesimus (beneficial, profitable), our faithful and beloved {agapētō} brother, who is one of you⁺. They will tell you⁺ about everything here.

10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus (of Macedonia) sends you⁺ greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas (son of encouragement). You⁺ have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you⁺, welcome him.

11 Jesus (YHWH saves), who is called Justus (righteous), also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God {Theou}, and they have been a comfort to me.

12 Epaphras, who is one of you⁺ and a servant {doulos} of Christ (the Anointed One) Jesus (YHWH saves), sends you⁺ greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you⁺, so that you⁺ may stand mature (complete) and fully assured in the full will of God {Theou}.

13 For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you⁺ and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

14 Luke (from Lucania), the beloved {agapētos} physician, and Demas send you⁺ greetings.

15 Greet the brothers (and sisters) in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church {ekklēsian} that meets at her house.

16 After this letter {epistolē} has been read among you⁺, make sure that it is also read in the church {ekklēsia} of the Laodiceans, and that you⁺ in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry {diakonian} you have received in the Lord {Kyriō}.

18 This greeting is in my own hand—Paul (humble). Remember my chains. Grace be with you⁺ [Amen.].