[1] Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
[2] Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving.
[3] At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ, on account of which I am in prison—
[4] that I may make it clear, which is how I ought to speak.
[5] Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time.
[6] Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person.
[7] Tychicus will tell you all about my activities. He is a beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant 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 Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.
[10] Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him),
[11] and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
[12] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand 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] Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.
[15] Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
[16] And when 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 Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”
[18] I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.