Colosenses 4
La Palabra (España)
4 Amos, conceded de buen grado a los esclavos cuanto sea justo y conveniente, sabiendo que también vosotros tenéis un amo en el cielo.
Conclusión (4,2-18)
Exhortaciones
2 Entregaos a la oración con espíritu vigilante y corazón agradecido. 3 Y rogad también a Dios por nosotros para que nos facilite la tarea de anunciar el plan de Dios realizado en Cristo, por el cual me encuentro ahora encarcelado, 4 y que tengo que dar a conocer convenientemente. 5 Portaos sabiamente con los no cristianos y aprovechad el momento presente. 6 En vuestra conversación sed siempre amenos y simpáticos dando a cada uno la respuesta oportuna.
Noticias
7 De mi situación os informará Tíquico, el hermano querido y fiel compañero mío en el servicio cristiano. 8 Os lo envío expresamente para que tengáis noticia de mis cosas y para que os anime. 9 Con él va Onésimo, vuestro paisano, no menos fiel y querido. Ellos os informarán de todo cuanto sucede por aquí.
10 Os saluda Aristarco, mi compañero de prisión, y Marcos, el primo de Bernabé. En caso de que Marcos vaya a visitaros, acogedlo con cariño según os indiqué. 11 Os saluda Jesús, de sobrenombre Justo. Entre los conversos del judaísmo, sólo estos tres trabajan conmigo en la extensión del reino de Dios, y no ha sido pequeña la satisfacción que me han proporcionado. 12 Saludos de Epafras, paisano vuestro y siervo de Cristo Jesús; es de ver con qué ahínco ruega por vosotros para que os mantengáis firmes en el pleno y perfecto cumplimiento de la voluntad de Dios. 13 Soy testigo de lo mucho que se preocupa por vosotros, y también por los de Hierápolis y Laodicea. 14 Os saludan Lucas, el médico tan querido, y Dimas.
15 Saludos a los hermanos de Laodicea, a Ninfa y a la iglesia que se reúne en su casa. 16 Cuando hayáis leído esta carta, procurad que sea leída también en la iglesia de Laodicea; y, por vuestra parte, leed también la que os llegue de Laodicea. 17 Decidle a Arquipo que desempeñe con esmero el ministerio que el Señor le ha encomendado.
18 Este saludo final es de mi puño y letra: Pablo. No olvidéis que estoy preso. Que la gracia de Dios esté con vosotros.
Colossians 4
New King James Version
Christian Graces; Final Greetings
4 Masters,(A) give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Christian Graces
2 (B)Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it (C)with thanksgiving; 3 (D)meanwhile praying also for us, that God would (E)open to us a door for the word, to speak (F)the [a]mystery of Christ, (G)for which I am also in chains, 4 that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5 (H)Walk in (I)wisdom toward those who are outside, (J)redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be (K)with grace, (L)seasoned with salt, (M)that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
Final Greetings(N)
7 (O)Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me. 8 (P)I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that [b]he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, 9 with (Q)Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
10 (R)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with (S)Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
12 (T)Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always (U)laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand (V)perfect and [c]complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a great [d]zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. 14 (W)Luke the beloved physician and (X)Demas greet you. 15 Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and [e]Nymphas and (Y)the church that is in [f]his house.
Closing Exhortations and Blessing
16 Now when (Z)this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea. 17 And say to (AA)Archippus, “Take heed to (AB)the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”
18 (AC)This salutation by my own hand—Paul. (AD)Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
Footnotes
- Colossians 4:3 hidden truth
- Colossians 4:8 NU you may know our circumstances and he may comfort
- Colossians 4:12 NU fully assured
- Colossians 4:13 NU concern
- Colossians 4:15 NU Nympha
- Colossians 4:15 NU her
Colossians 4
English Standard Version
4 Masters, treat your bondservants[a] justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Further Instructions
2 (A)Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it (B)with thanksgiving. 3 At the same time, pray also for us, that God may (C)open to us a door for the word, (D)to declare the mystery of Christ, (E)on account of which I am in prison— 4 that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
5 (F)Walk in wisdom toward (G)outsiders, making the best use of the time. 6 Let your speech always (H)be gracious, (I)seasoned with salt, (J)so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus will tell you (K)all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant[b] in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 and with him (L)Onesimus, our faithful and (M)beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
10 (N)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark (O)the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—(P)if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called (Q)Justus. (R)These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and (S)they have been a comfort to me. 12 (T)Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always (U)struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand (V)mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 (W)Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does (X)Demas. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers[c] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and (Y)the church in her house. 16 And when (Z)this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to (AA)Archippus, “See that you fulfill (AB)the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”
18 I, Paul, (AC)write this greeting with my own hand. (AD)Remember (AE)my chains. (AF)Grace be with you.
Footnotes
- Colossians 4:1 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface; likewise for servant in verse 12
- Colossians 4:7 For the contextual rendering of the Greek word sundoulos, see Preface
- Colossians 4:15 Or brothers and sisters
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