35 lines
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35 lines
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# Chapter 4
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1. Masters, deal with your slaves justly and fairly, since you know that you too have a Master in heaven.
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Speaking to God and Others
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2. Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
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3. At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
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4. so that I may make it known as I should.
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5. Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
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6. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
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Final Greetings
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7. Tychicus, our dearly loved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
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8. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we are and so that he may encourage your hearts.
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9. He is coming with Onesimus, a faithful and dearly loved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
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10. Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas's cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
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11. and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
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12. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured in everything God wills.
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13. For I testify about him that he works hard for you, for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
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14. Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas send you greetings.
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15. Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home.
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16. After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
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17. And tell Archippus, "Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it."
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18. I, Paul, am writing this greeting with my own hand.
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Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
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