[1] Masters, give to your servants that which is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. [2] Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving, [3] while praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, [4] that I may reveal it clearly, as I ought to speak. [5] Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity. [6] Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you should answer everyone. [7] Tychicus, who is a beloved brother and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. [8] I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that he might know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, [9] with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything which is happening here. [10] Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions: If he comes to you, receive him), [11] and Jesus, who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision. They have been a comfort to me. [12] Epaphras greets you. He is one of you, a servant of Christ, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in the entire will of God. [13] I bear witness of him, that he has a great zeal for you, those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. [14] Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. [15] Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nympha, and the church which is in his house. [16] When this epistle is read among you, ensure that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you, likewise, read the epistle from Laodicea. [17] Tell Archippus, "Make sure that you fulfill the ministry which you have received in the Lord." [18] I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
