¹ Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

² Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

³ praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

⁴ that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.

⁵ Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.

⁶ Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

⁷ All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.

⁸ I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you¹ may know our² circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts,

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⁹ together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.

¹⁰ Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),

¹¹ and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God, men who have been a comfort to me.

¹² Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured¹ in all the will of God.

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¹³ For I testify about him, that he has worked hard¹ for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

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¹⁴ Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

¹⁵ Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and to Nympha¹ and the church that is in her² house.

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¹⁶ When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

¹⁷ Tell Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."

¹⁸ The salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you.¹

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