Colossians
Chapter 4
As for you, masters, treat your servants fairly and reasonably, aware that you also have a Master in heaven.
Be persistent in prayer, including spending the night praying and giving thanks.
Pray especially for us and our preaching: may the Lord open a door for us so we can proclaim the mystery of Christ. Because of this, I am in chains;
pray that I may be able to reveal this mystery as I ought to.
Deal wisely with those who are not part of the Church; seize every opportunity.
Make your conversations enjoyable with a touch of wit. Know how to speak to everyone in the best way.
Tychicus will bring news of me. He is our dear brother and, for me, a faithful helper and fellow worker for the Lord
I am intentionally sending him to share updates about me and to encourage you.
Along with him, I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will inform you about everything happening here.
My friend in prison, Aristarchus, sends his greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas’ cousin, about whom you have already heard. If he visits you, welcome him warmly.
Jesus, called Justus, also sends his greetings. They are the only Jewish believers working with me for God’s kingdom, and they have been a comfort to me because of that.
Greetings from your fellow countryman, Epaphras, a dedicated servant of Christ Jesus. He continually prays for you, asking that you may be made perfect and steadfast in everything God calls you to do.
I assure you that he has worked hard for you, as well as for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Greetings from Luke, our dear doctor, and Demas.
Greet the brothers and sisters of Laodicea, and remember Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
After reading this letter, ensure it is read in the Church of the Laodiceans, and have the letter they received read in yours
And say to Archipus, “Do not forget the ministry given to you in the Lord.”
Greetings in my hand, Paul. Remember that I am in chains. Grace be with you.