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

Masters, give 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 in prayer, and watch in the same 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 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:

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 every man.

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 state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant 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 unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and 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.

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which 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 fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to 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, 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.

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, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete 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 record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

14 L uke the beloved physician and Demas salute you.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet 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 which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his 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 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.

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 by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.