Thematic Bible
Colossians 4:1 (show verse)
You who are masters must treat your slaves justly and fairly, and remember that you have a Master too, 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)
Be persistent in prayer and wide awake about it when you give thanks.
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)
Pray for me too, that God may give me an opening for the message, and let me tell the secret of Christ on account of which I am kept in prison
Colossians 4:4 (show verse)
until I can make clear to the authorities why I cannot help telling it.
Colossians 4:5 (show verse)
Use wisdom in dealing with outsiders, making the most of your opportunities.
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)
Always put your message attractively, and yet pointedly, and be prepared to give every inquirer a fitting answer.
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)
Our dear brother Tychicus, my faithful helper and fellow-servant in the Lord's work, will tell you all about me.
Colossians 4:8 (show verse)
I am sending him to you for the express purpose of letting you know my circumstances, and of cheering your hearts.
Colossians 4:9 (show verse)
And with him I send my dear, faithful brother Onesimus, who is one of your own number. They will tell you all about matters here.
Colossians 4:10 (show verse)
Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you, and so does Barnabas' cousin Mark. (About him you have had instructions; if he comes to see you, make him welcome.)
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)
So also does Jesus who is called Justus. They are the only ones among the converts from Judaism who have worked with me for the reign of God who have proved a comfort to me.
Colossians 4:12 (show verse)
Epaphras, one of your own number, a slave of Christ Jesus, wishes to be remembered to you. He is always standing up for you in his prayers that you may stand fast, like men of mature convictions, whatever God's will for you may be.
Colossians 4:13 (show verse)
I can testify how anxious he is about you and the brothers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 (show verse)
Our dear Luke, the doctor, and Demas wish to be remembered to you.
Colossians 4:15 (show verse)
Remember me to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
Colossians 4:16 (show verse)
When this letter has been read to you, have it read to the church at Laodicea also, and see that you read the letter that is coming from there.
Colossians 4:17 (show verse)
And tell Archippus, "See that you perform the Christian service you have been assigned."
Colossians 4:18 (show verse)
This farewell is in my own hand, from Paul. Remember that I am in prison. God bless you.