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1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
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2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
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3 Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
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4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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6 Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
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8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
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10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
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12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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13 For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
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14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
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15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
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17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
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18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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- 1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven.
- 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of 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 forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;
- 4 that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak.
- 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity.
- 6 Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.
- 7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will bring you information.
- 8 For I have sent him 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 your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here.
- 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas's cousin Mark (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 an encouragement to me.
- 12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect 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 brethren who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house.
- 16 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 Say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
- 18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.
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