1 M asters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. Christian Graces

2 C ontinue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;

3 m eanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,

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

5 W alk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

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

7 T ychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

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

9 w ith Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.

10 A ristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),

11 a nd Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.

12 E paphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

13 F or I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

14 L uke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.

15 G reet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house. Closing Exhortations and Blessing

16 N ow when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

17 A nd say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

18 T his salutation by my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.