New Testament

Colossians — Chapter 4

  1. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
  2. At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
  3. so that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
  4. Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
  5. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.
  6. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
  7. Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister 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 encourage your hearts,
  9. with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is going on here.
  10. Aristarchus my fellow prisoner sends greetings to you, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him).
  11. Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
  12. Epaphras, who is one of you, sends greetings. He is a servant of Christ Jesus, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
  13. I am glad to send him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and encourage you in your faith,
  14. so that no one may be deceived by plausible arguments.
  15. For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you and for those who are in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
  16. Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send greetings.
  17. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
  18. When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
  19. Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord."
  20. My greetings to you all in Christ Jesus.
  21. Grace be with all of you.