1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. NHEB — Colossians 4:1
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; NHEB — Colossians 4:2
3 praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; NHEB — Colossians 4:3
4 that I may reveal it as I ought to speak. NHEB — Colossians 4:4
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. NHEB — Colossians 4:5
6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. NHEB — Colossians 4:6
7 All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord. NHEB — Colossians 4:7
8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts, NHEB — Colossians 4:8
9 together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here. NHEB — Colossians 4:9
10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"), NHEB — Colossians 4:10
11 and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. NHEB — Colossians 4:11
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God. NHEB — Colossians 4:12
13 For I testify about him, that he has worked hard for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. NHEB — Colossians 4:13
14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. NHEB — Colossians 4:14
15 Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that is in her house. NHEB — Colossians 4:15
16 When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea. NHEB — Colossians 4:16
17 Tell Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have been given in the Lord." NHEB — Colossians 4:17
18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. NHEB — Colossians 4:18