1 Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.
2 Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:
3 Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)
4 That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
5 Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
7 All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother, and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you,
8 Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,
9 With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. All things that are done here, they shall make known to you.
10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabus, touching whom you have received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him:
11 And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort to me.
12 Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God.
13 For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.
14 Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.
15 Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.
16 And when this epistle shall have been read with you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which is of the Laodiceans.
17 And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
18 The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen
Versículos relacionados com Colossians, 4:
Chapter 4 of Colossians contains Paul's final instructions on colosses and greetings to various people. Paul urges the Colossians to be wise in dealing with non-Christians, to take advantage of all the opportunities for testimony, and to pray that God will open doors to the preaching of the Gospel. He also sends personal greetings to various employees and asks the letter to be read in the church of Laodicea. Following five verses that relate to the topics covered in Colossians 4:
1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing." This verse emphasizes the importance of prayer, a theme that is also addressed in Colossians 4.
2 Corinthians 5:20: "So that we are ambassadors of Christ, as if God prayed for us. This verse highlights the mission of witness and reconciliation that Christians have, a theme that is also emphasized in Colossians 4.
Ephesians 6:18-20: "Pray in the Spirit on all occasions, with all prayer and supplication; keeping it in mind, be alert and persevere in prayer for all saints. Pray for me too, that when I speak, To be given the message so that it is fearlessly known the mystery of the Gospel, for which I am an ambassador arrested in chains. Pray so that, remaining in it, I can speak without fear. " This verse highlights the importance of prayer, perseverance, and courage in the preaching of the Gospel, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
Romans 12:11: "Be not negligent in devotion, be fervent in the Spirit, serve the Lord with joy." This verse highlights the importance of devotion, joy and spiritual fervor, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
1 Peter 3:15: "Rather, Christ sanifies as Lord in your heart. Always be prepared to respond to anyone who asks you for the reason for the hope in you." This verse highlights the importance of being prepared to testify to faith and sanctify Christ in our hearts, themes that are also emphasized in Colossians 4.
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