Thematic Bible
Colossians 4:1 (show verse)
Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Business life » Employers » Just dealing
Duty » Masters' » Just dealing
Employers » Duties of » Just dealing
Justice » Encouraged
Justice » To be done » To servants
Masters' » What masters should do
Masters' » Duty of, toward servants » To deal with them in the fear of God
Master's duty » Just dealing
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Duty » Masters' » Just dealing
Employers » Duties of » Just dealing
Justice » Encouraged
Justice » To be done » To servants
Masters' » What masters should do
Masters' » Duty of, toward servants » To deal with them in the fear of God
Master's duty » Just dealing
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Colossians 4:2 (show verse)
Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Constancy » In prayer
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany prayer
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Constancy » In prayer
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany prayer
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Colossians 4:3 (show verse)
And pray for us as well, that God may open a door to us for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
Colossians 4:4 (show verse)
so that I may make it clear, as I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:5 (show verse)
Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
Time » Redeeming the » By a consistent example before the world
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
Time » Redeeming the » By a consistent example before the world
Colossians 4:6 (show verse)
Let your speech always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.
Conversation » Speech, admonitions concerning
Courtesy » General references to
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » How to speak
Symbols and similitudes » Salt
Courtesy » General references to
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » How to speak
Symbols and similitudes » Salt
Colossians 4:7 (show verse)
Tychicus will tell you all about my affairs. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
Colossians 4:8 (show verse)
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts;
Colossians 4:9 (show verse)
and with him Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will tell you everything that has taken place here.
Colossians 4:10 (show verse)
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, and also Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.)
Aristarchus » Companion » Paul
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
John mark » Facts concerning » Later years became a faithful co-worker with paul
John mark » Facts concerning » Related to barnabas
Mark » Fellow-worker with paul at rome
Mark » A nephew of barnabas
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of mark
Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
John mark » Facts concerning » Later years became a faithful co-worker with paul
John mark » Facts concerning » Related to barnabas
Mark » Fellow-worker with paul at rome
Mark » A nephew of barnabas
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of mark
Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas
Colossians 4:11 (show verse)
and also 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 proved to be a comfort to me.
Colossians 4:12 (show verse)
Epaphras, who is one of your number, a servant of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:13 (show verse)
I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 (show verse)
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
Colossians 4:15 (show verse)
Give my greetings to the brethren at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
Colossians 4:16 (show verse)
When this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you read the letter from Laodicea.
Colossians 4:17 (show verse)
Say to Archippus, "See to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it."
Colossians 4:18 (show verse)
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.