[1] The masters: give that which is righteous and equal to the servants, having known that you also have a Master in the heavens. [2] Continue in the prayer, watching in it in thanksgiving, [3] also praying for us at the same time, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound, [4] that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak. [5] Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time, [6] your word always being seasoned with salt in grace—to know how it is necessary for you to answer each one. [7] Tychicus will make known to you all the things concerning me—the beloved brother, and faithful servant, and fellow-servant in the LORD— [8] whom I sent to you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts, [9] with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; they will make known to you all things that [are] here. [10] Aristarchus greets you, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commands—if he may come to you, receive him), [11] and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort to me. [12] Epaphras greets you, who [is] of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that you may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God, [13] for I testify to him that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. [14] Lucas greets you, the beloved physician, and Demas; [15] those in Laodicea greet you—brothers, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house; [16] and when the letter may be read with you, cause that it may also be read in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and the [letter] from Laodicea that you also may read; [17] and say to Archippus, “See to the ministry that you received in the LORD, that you may fulfill it.” [18] The salutation [is] by my hand, Paul. Remember my bonds. The grace [is] with you! Amen.
