Thematic Bible
Colossians 4:1 (show verse)
Colossians 4:2 (show verse)
Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:3 (show verse)
At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the message, to speak the mystery of the Messiah, for which I am in prison,
Colossians 4:4 (show verse)
so that I may reveal it as I am required to speak.
Colossians 4:5 (show verse)
Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
Colossians 4:6 (show verse)
Your speech should always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
Colossians 4:7 (show verse)
Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful servant, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
Colossians 4:8 (show verse)
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts.
Colossians 4:9 (show verse)
He is with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
Colossians 4:10 (show verse)
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, as does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
Colossians 4:11 (show verse)
and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcision are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
Colossians 4:12 (show verse)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Christ Jesus, greets you. He is always contending for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.
Colossians 4:13 (show verse)
For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 (show verse)
Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas greet you.
Colossians 4:15 (show verse)
Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home.
Colossians 4:16 (show verse)
When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
Colossians 4:17 (show verse)
And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”
Colossians 4:18 (show verse)
This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.