1 M asters, deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that also you have a Master in heaven.

Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

2 B e earnest and unwearied and steadfast in your prayer, being alert and intent in with thanksgiving.

Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

3 A nd at the same time pray for us also, that God may open a door to us for the Word (the Gospel), to proclaim the mystery concerning Christ (the Messiah) on account of which I am in prison;

withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

4 T hat I may proclaim it fully and make it clear, as is my duty.

that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

5 B ehave yourselves wisely in your relations with those of the outside world (the non-Christians), making the very most of the time and seizing (buying up) the opportunity.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

6 L et your speech at all times be gracious (pleasant and winsome), seasoned with salt, to know how you ought to answer anyone.

Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

7 T ychicus will give you full information about my affairs; a much-loved brother and faithful ministering assistant and fellow servant in the Lord.

All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:

8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are faring and that he may comfort and cheer and encourage your hearts.

whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;

9 A nd with Onesimus, faithful and beloved brother, who is of yourselves. They will let you know everything that has taken place here.

together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here.

10 A ristarchus my fellow prisoner wishes to be remembered to you, as does Mark the relative of Barnabas. You received instructions concerning him; if he comes to you give him a '> hearty] welcome.

Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),

11 A nd Jesus, who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are among my fellow workers for God’s kingdom, and they have proved a relief and a comfort to me.

and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.

12 E paphras, who is one of yourselves, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. always striving for you earnestly in his prayers, that you may stand firm and mature, convinced and fully assured in everything willed by God.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

13 F or I bear him testimony that he has labored hard in your behalf and for in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.

For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.

14 L uke the beloved physician and Demas salute you.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

15 G ive my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the assembly (the church) which meets in her house.

Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

16 A nd when this epistle has been read before you, that it is read also in the assembly (the church) of the Laodiceans, and also that you yourselves in turn read the from Laodicea.

And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.

17 A nd say to Archippus, See that you discharge carefully the ministry and fulfill the stewardship which you have received in the Lord.

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

18 I , Paul, greeting, writing with my own hand. Remember I am still in prison and in chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you! Amen (so be it).

The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.