4:1 You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master--in heaven.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 1 , You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master--in heaven.
4:2 Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 2 , Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
4:3 Don't forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan--that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 3 , Don't forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan--that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.
4:4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 4 , Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
4:5 Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 5 , Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
4:6 Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 6 , Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
4:7 Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 7 , Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me.
4:8 I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 8 , I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
4:9 I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and much loved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will give you all the latest news.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 9 , I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and much loved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will give you all the latest news.
4:10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas's cousin. And as you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 10 , Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas's cousin. And as you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.
4:11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish Christians among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 11 , Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish Christians among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!
4:12 Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 12 , Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God.
4:13 I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 13 , I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
4:14 Dear Doctor Luke sends his greetings, and so does Demas.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 14 , Dear Doctor Luke sends his greetings, and so does Demas.
4:15 Please give my greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and those who meet in her house.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 15 , Please give my greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and those who meet in her house.
4:16 After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 16 , After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.
4:17 And say to Archippus, 'Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you.'
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 17 , And say to Archippus, 'Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you.'
4:18 Here is my greeting in my own handwriting--PAUL. Remember my chains. May the grace of God be with you.
The NLT Book of Colossians , Chapter 4 , Verse 18 , Here is my greeting in my own handwriting--PAUL. Remember my chains. May the grace of God be with you.
