Colossians 4Colossians4

King James VersionBerean Standard Bible

1. Prayerful Speech and Actions

2. 1KJVMasters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.BSBBSB: Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
3. 2KJVContinue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;BSBBSB: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
4. 3KJVWithal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:BSBBSB: as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
5. 4KJVThat I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.BSBBSB: Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
6. 5KJVWalk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.BSBBSB: Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
7. 6KJVLet your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.BSBBSB: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

8. Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers

   (Romans 16:21–23)

9. 7KJVAll my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:BSBBSB: Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
10. 8KJVWhom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;BSBBSB: I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.
11. 9KJVWith Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.BSBBSB: With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.
12. 10KJVAristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)BSBBSB: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.
13. 11KJVAnd Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.BSBBSB: Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
14. 12KJVEpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.BSBBSB: Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
15. 13KJVFor I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.BSBBSB: For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
16. 14KJVLuke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.BSBBSB: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.

17. Signature and Final Instructions

    (1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)

18. 15KJVSalute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.BSBBSB: Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
19. 16KJVAnd when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.BSBBSB: After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
20. 17KJVAnd say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.BSBBSB: Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
21. 18KJVThe salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.BSBBSB: This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.