In our prayers we continually give thanks to the God and father of our Lord Jesus Christ upon your account,

of which I have been established a minister, according to the charge which God has given me to preach his gospel faithfully among you. ---

as for you, masters, give to your servants what is just and suitable: considering that you also have a master in heaven.

put up your requests likewise for me, that God would give me an opportunity to declare the mystery of Christ (for which I am even in bonds:)

I sent him on purpose to acquaint you with my circumstances, and give you matter of comfort.

Aristarchus my companion in bonds salutes you. and so does Mark, nephew to Barnabas, for whom you have receiv'd recommendations. if he come to you, give him a kind reception.

that you read the epistle from Laodicea. give Archippus this instruction from me, take care to discharge the function, you