[We pray for you] to live a life deserving of the Lord, pleasing to Him in every way, producing fruit in every good deed and growing in the knowledge of God.

He canceled the document written in ordinances [Note: This obviously refers to the Mosaic law] that was against us and was opposed to us, and has taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross.

You masters should treat your slaves in a just and fair way, knowing that you also have a Master [who] is in heaven.

Be wise in the way you live in front of outsiders [i.e., non-Christians], making the most of every opportunity.