english Bible Presentation Sharing - Colossians Book, chapter 4, verse 1 in Esv Version

Colossians 4 : 1 (ESV)

Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Colossians 4 : 2 (ESV)

Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.

Colossians 4 : 3 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.

Colossians 4 : 5 (ESV)

Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.

Colossians 4 : 6 (ESV)

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.

Colossians 4 : 7 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

Colossians 4 : 14 (ESV)

Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.

Colossians 4 : 15 (ESV)

Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.

Colossians 4 : 16 (ESV)

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 (ESV)

And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."

Colossians 4 : 18 (ESV)

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.