| 4:1 | Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. |
| 4:2 | Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. |
| 4:3 | At the same time pray* for us too, that* God may open a door for the message* so that we may proclaim* the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.* |
| 4:4 | Pray that I may make it known as I should.* |
| 4:5 | Conduct yourselves* with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. |
| 4:6 | Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone. |
| 4:7 | Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave* in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.* |
| 4:8 | I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing* and that he may encourage your hearts. |
| 4:9 | I sent him* with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.* They will tell* you about everything here. |
| 4:10 | Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him). |
| 4:11 | And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts,* these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. |
| 4:12 | Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave* of Christ,* greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured* in all the will of God. |
| 4:13 | For I can testify that he has worked hard* for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. |
| 4:14 | Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you. |
| 4:15 | Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters* who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her* house.* |
| 4:16 | And after* you have read this letter, have it read* to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from Laodicea* as well. |
| 4:17 | And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.” |
| 4:18 | I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand.* Remember my chains.* Grace be with you.* |
Colossians 4 - NET Bible [draft]
