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1Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
2Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.[#Rom 12.12; Eph 6.18; Col 2.7]
3At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,[#1 Cor 16.9; Eph 6.19, 20]
4so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.
5Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.[#Eph 5.15, 16; #4.5 Or opportunity]
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.[#Mk 9.50; Eph 4.29; 1 Pet 3.15]
7Tychicus will tell you all the news about me; he is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.[#Eph 6.21, 22]
8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts;[#4.8 Other ancient authorities read that I may know how you are]
9he is coming with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.[#Philem 10]
10Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.[#Acts 4.36; 15.37; 19.29]
11And Jesus who is called Justus greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you. He is always striving in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in everything that God wills.[#Rom 15.30; Phil 3.15; Col 1.7; #4.12 Other ancient authorities add Jesus; #4.12 Other ancient authorities read complete]
13For I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.[#2 Tim 4.10, 11; Philem 24]
15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church in her house.[#Rom 16.5; #4.15 Other ancient authorities read his or their]
16And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea.
17And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”[#2 Tim 4.5; Philem 2]
18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.[#1 Cor 16.21; Heb 13.3, 25; #4.18 Other ancient authorities add Amen]