Colossians 4
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Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven. Begin Abide·
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, Begin Abide·
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as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. Begin Abide·
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Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. Begin Abide·
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Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. Begin Abide·
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Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. Begin Abide·
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Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. Begin Abide·
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I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. Begin Abide·
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With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. Begin Abide·
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My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. Begin Abide·
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Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. Begin Abide·
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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. Begin Abide·
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For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. Begin Abide·
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Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings. Begin Abide·
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Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. Begin Abide·
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After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. Begin Abide·
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Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” Begin Abide·
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This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Begin Abide·