1 You masters, supply your servants with what is just and equitable, knowing that you, too, have a Master in heaven.
2 Pursue prayer. Be watchful in prayer with acts of thanksgiving.
3 Pray together, for us also, so that God may open a door of speech to us, so as to speak the mystery of Christ, (because of which, even now, I am in chains)
4 so that I may manifest it in the manner that I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming this age.
6 Let your speech be ever graceful, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to respond to each person.
7 As for the things that concern me, Tychicus, a most beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make everything known to you.
8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that he may know the things that concern you, and may console your hearts,
9 with Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is from among you. They shall make known to you everything that is happening here.
10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, the near cousin of Barnabas, about whom you have received instructions, (if he comes to you, receive him)
11 and Jesus, who is called Justus, and those who are of the circumcision. These alone are my assistants, unto the kingdom of God; they have been a consolation to me.
12 Epaphras greets you, who is from among you, a servant of Christ Jesus, ever solicitous for you in prayer, so that you may stand, perfect and complete, in the entire will of God.
13 For I offer testimony to him, that he has labored greatly for you, and for those who are at Laodicea, and for those at Hierapolis.
14 Luke, a most beloved physician, greets you, as does Demas.
15 Greet the brothers who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and those who are at his house, a church.
16 And when this epistle has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and you should read that which is from the Laodiceans.
17 And tell Archippus: “See to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, in order to fulfill it.”
18 The greeting of Paul by my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace be with you. Amen.
Versículos relacionados com Colossians, 4:
Chapter 4 of Colossians contains Paul's final instructions on colosses and greetings to various people. Paul urges the Colossians to be wise in dealing with non-Christians, to take advantage of all the opportunities for testimony, and to pray that God will open doors to the preaching of the Gospel. He also sends personal greetings to various employees and asks the letter to be read in the church of Laodicea. Following five verses that relate to the topics covered in Colossians 4:
1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing." This verse emphasizes the importance of prayer, a theme that is also addressed in Colossians 4.
2 Corinthians 5:20: "So that we are ambassadors of Christ, as if God prayed for us. This verse highlights the mission of witness and reconciliation that Christians have, a theme that is also emphasized in Colossians 4.
Ephesians 6:18-20: "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all prayer and supplication; keeping it in mind, be alert and persevere in prayer for all saints. Pray for me too, that when I speak, To be given the message so that it is fearlessly known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador arrested in chains. Pray so that, remaining in it, I can speak without fear. " This verse highlights the importance of prayer, perseverance, and courage in the preaching of the Gospel, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
Romans 12:11: "Be not negligent in devotion, be fervent in the Spirit, serve the Lord with joy." This verse highlights the importance of devotion, joy and spiritual fervor, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
1 Peter 3:15: "Rather, Christ sanifies as Lord in your heart. Always be prepared to respond to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope in you." This verse highlights the importance of being prepared to testify to faith and sanctify Christ in our hearts, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
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