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

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

2 C ontinue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

3 w ithal 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;

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;

4 t hat I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.

5 W alk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

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

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

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

All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

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

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

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

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.

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

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, “if he comes to you, receive him”),

11 a nd 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.

and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for God’s Kingdom who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.

12 E paphras, 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.

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 complete in all the will of God.

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

For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

14 L uke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

15 S alute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.

16 A nd 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.

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

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

Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”

18 T he salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.