[1] Masters, show to your slaves what is right and fair, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. [2] Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving; [3] praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been bound, [4] that I may make it manifest in the way I ought to speak. [5] Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, redeeming the time. [6] Let your words always be with grace, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should answer each person. [7] Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow slave in the Lord, will make known to you all my affairs, [8] whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; [9] and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will inform you about the whole situation here. [10] Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him); [11] and also Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision, and they have proved to be a comfort to me. [12] Epaphras, who is one of your number, a slave of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand complete and fully assured in all the will of God. [13] For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. [14] Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas. [15] Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house. [16] And when this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. [17] And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.” [18] The greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
