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Colossians 4
English Standard Version
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
Colosenses 4
La Biblia de las Américas
Colosenses 4
La Biblia de las Américas
4 Amos, tratad con justicia y equidad a vuestros siervos[a], sabiendo que vosotros también tenéis un Señor[b] en el cielo(A).
Exhortaciones finales
2 Perseverad en[c] la oración(B), velando en ella con acción de gracias; 3 orando al mismo tiempo también por nosotros, para que Dios nos abra una puerta(C) para la palabra(D), a fin de dar a conocer[d] el misterio de Cristo(E), por el cual también he sido encarcelado(F), 4 para manifestarlo como debo hacerlo[e](G). 5 Andad sabiamente(H) para con los de afuera(I), aprovechando bien[f] el tiempo(J). 6 Que vuestra conversación sea siempre con gracia(K), sazonada como con sal(L), para que sepáis cómo debéis responder a cada persona(M).
Asuntos personales
7 (N)En cuanto a todos mis asuntos, os informará Tíquico(O), nuestro amado hermano(P), fiel ministro y consiervo en el Señor. 8 Porque precisamente para esto os lo he enviado, para que sepáis de nuestras circunstancias y que conforte vuestros corazones(Q); 9 y con él a Onésimo[g](R), fiel y amado hermano(S), que es uno de vosotros(T). Ellos os informarán acerca de todo lo que aquí pasa.
Saludos
10 Aristarco(U), mi compañero de prisión(V), os envía saludos; también Marcos, el primo de Bernabé(W) (acerca del cual recibisteis instrucciones[h]; si va a vosotros(X), recibidle bien); 11 y también Jesús, llamado Justo; estos son los únicos colaboradores(Y) conmigo en[i] el reino de Dios que son de la circuncisión(Z), y ellos[j] han resultado ser un estímulo para mí. 12 Epafras(AA), que es uno de vosotros(AB), siervo de Jesucristo, os envía saludos, siempre esforzándose intensamente a favor vuestro en sus oraciones(AC), para que estéis firmes, perfectos[k](AD) y completamente seguros[l] en toda la voluntad de Dios. 13 Porque le soy testigo de que tiene profundo interés[m] por vosotros y por los que están en Laodicea(AE) y en Hierápolis. 14 Lucas(AF), el médico amado, os envía saludos, y también Demas(AG). 15 Saludad a los hermanos que están en Laodicea(AH), también a Ninfas y a la iglesia que está en su casa(AI). 16 Cuando esta[n] carta se haya leído entre vosotros, hacedla leer también en la iglesia de los laodicenses; y vosotros, por vuestra parte, leed la carta que viene de Laodicea(AJ). 17 Y decid a Arquipo(AK): Cuida[o] el ministerio que has recibido del Señor, para que lo cumplas(AL).
18 Yo, Pablo, escribo este saludo con mi propia mano[p](AM). Acordaos(AN) de mis cadenas[q](AO). La gracia sea con vosotros(AP).
Footnotes
- Colosenses 4:1 O, esclavos
- Colosenses 4:1 O, Amo
- Colosenses 4:2 O, Consagraos a
- Colosenses 4:3 Lit., de hablar
- Colosenses 4:4 Lit., hablar
- Colosenses 4:5 Lit., redimiendo
- Colosenses 4:9 Lit., junto con Onésimo
- Colosenses 4:10 U, órdenes
- Colosenses 4:11 O, por
- Colosenses 4:11 Lit., los cuales
- Colosenses 4:12 O, maduros
- Colosenses 4:12 O, perfectos
- Colosenses 4:13 O, se toma mucho trabajo
- Colosenses 4:16 Lit., la
- Colosenses 4:17 O, Mira
- Colosenses 4:18 Lit., El saludo por mi mano, Pablo
- Colosenses 4:18 O, mis prisiones
Colossians 4
New King James Version
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
New International Version
Colossians 4
New International Version
4 Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,(A) because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
Further Instructions
2 Devote yourselves to prayer,(B) being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door(C) for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery(D) of Christ, for which I am in chains.(E) 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise(F) in the way you act toward outsiders;(G) make the most of every opportunity.(H) 6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(I) seasoned with salt,(J) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(K)
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus(L) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a](M) in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.(N) 9 He is coming with Onesimus,(O) our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.(P) They will tell you everything that is happening here.
10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus(Q) sends you his greetings, as does Mark,(R) the cousin of Barnabas.(S) (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[c] among my co-workers(T) for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras,(U) who is one of you(V) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,(W) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature(X) and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea(Y) and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke,(Z) the doctor, and Demas(AA) send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea,(AB) and to Nympha and the church in her house.(AC)
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read(AD) in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus:(AE) “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”(AF)
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(AG) Remember(AH) my chains.(AI) Grace be with you.(AJ)
Footnotes
- Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12
- Colossians 4:8 Some manuscripts that he may know about your
- Colossians 4:11 Greek only ones of the circumcision group
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