Colossians 4

1 Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that ye also have a Master in [the] heavens.

Masters, award unto the servants that which is right and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

2 Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;

Be constant in prayer, watching in the same with thanksgiving;

3 praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,

at the same time also praying for us, in order that God may open to us the door of the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I indeed am bound;

4 to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

in order that I may manifest the same, as it behooves me to speak.

5 Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

Walk about in wisdom toward the aliens, buying in the opportunity.

6 [Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one.

Let your word be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how it behooves you to answer each one.

7 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;

Tychicus, my beloved brother, and faithful minister and fellow-laborer in the Lord, will make known to you all things which appertain to me:

8 whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:

whom I sent unto you for this same thing, in order that you may know the things concerning us, and he may comfort your hearts;

9 with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.

along with our faithful and beloved brother, Onesimus, who is from you; they will truly make known all things to you.

10 Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him, )

Aristarchus my fellow-soldier salutes you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas concerning whom you received commandments; if he may come to you, receive him;

11 and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These [are the] only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who have been a consolation to me.

and Jesus, called Justus, who being of the circumcision: these are my only fellow-laborers in the kingdom of God, who have been made a comfort to me.

12 Epaphras, who is [one] of you, [the] bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all [the] will of God.

Epaphras, who is from you, the servant of Jesus Christ, always agonizing in your behalf in his prayers, in order that you may stand perfect even having been fully carried away in all the will of God, salutes you.

13 For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

For I testify to him, that he always has much solicitude for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those who are in Hierapolis.

14 Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas.

Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

15 Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house.

Salute the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in their house.

16 And when the letter has been read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of Laodiceans, and that ye also read that from Laodicea.

And when the letter may be read by you, cause that it may also be read in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you may also read the letter from Laodicea.

17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.

And say to Archippus; Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you may fill it.

18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [be] with you.

Salutation of me Paul with my own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.