I. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter, Colossians 4:1. II. He exhorts to the duty of prayer (Colossians 4:2-4:4), and to a prudent and decent conduct towards those with whom we converse, Colossians 4:5, 4:6. III. He closes the epistle with the mention of several of his friends, of whom he gives an honourable testimony, Colossians 4:7-4:18. MHBCC 1112.1