Colossians 4

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1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.	1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, realizing that you too have a Master in heaven.
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;	2 Persevere in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:	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 manifest, as I ought to speak.	4 that I may make it clear, as I must speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.	5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.	6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you know how you should respond to each one.
7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:	7 Tychicus, my beloved brother, trustworthy minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news of me.
8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;	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 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.	9 together with Onesimus, a trustworthy and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)	10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, receive him),
11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.	11 and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision; these alone are my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.	12 Epaphras sends you greetings; he is one of you, a slave of Christ (Jesus), always striving for you in his prayers so that you may be perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.	13 For I can testify that he works very hard for you and for those in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.	14 Luke the beloved physician sends greetings, as does Demas.
15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.	15 Give greetings to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nympha and to the church in her house.
16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.	16 And when this letter is read before you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and you yourselves read the one from Laodicea.
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.	17 And tell Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you received in the Lord."
18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.	18 The greeting is in my own hand, Paul's. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.