Colossians 4:1-9

Christian Standard Bible

4 Masters,^(A) deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.

Speaking to God and Others

² Devote yourselves^(B) to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving. ³ At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door^(C) to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ,^(D) for which I am in chains,^{(E) 4} so that I may make it known as I should. ⁵ Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.^{(F) 6} Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt,^(G) so that you may know how you should answer each person.^(H)

Final Greetings

⁷ Tychicus,^(I) our dearly loved brother, faithful^(J) minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. ⁸ I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are^[a] and so that he may encourage^(K) your hearts.^{(L) 9} He is coming with Onesimus,^(M) a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.