Thematic Bible
Colossians 4:1 (show verse)
Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:2 (show verse)
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
Colossians 4:3 (show verse)
At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison--
Colossians 4:4 (show verse)
that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:5 (show verse)
Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
Colossians 4:6 (show verse)
Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Colossians 4:7 (show verse)
Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and 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 how we are and that he may encourage your hearts,
Colossians 4:9 (show verse)
and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
Colossians 4:10 (show verse)
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions--if he comes to you, welcome him),
Colossians 4:11 (show verse)
and 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 been a comfort to me.
Colossians 4:12 (show verse)
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:13 (show verse)
For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 (show verse)
Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.
Colossians 4:15 (show verse)
Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
Colossians 4:16 (show verse)
And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
Colossians 4:17 (show verse)
And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."
Colossians 4:18 (show verse)
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.