Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.

and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.

Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.

Tell Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."

The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;