1 Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving;
3 and pray for us also, 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,
4 that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.
5 Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer every one.
7 Tych'icus will tell you all about my affairs; he is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,
9 and with him Ones'imus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
10 Aristar'chus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions -- if he comes to you, receive him),
11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
12 Ep'aphras, who is one of yourselves, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always remembering you earnestly in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in La-odice'a and in Hi-erap'olis.
14 Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
15 Give my greetings to the brethren at La-odice'a, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
16 And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the La-odice'ans; and see that you read also the letter from La-odice'a.
17 And say to Archip'pus, "See that you fulfil the ministry which you have received in the Lord."
18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my fetters. Grace be with you.
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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