Colossians 44ColossiansLiving the new lifeMurdock New Testament (Peshitta)

Murdock New Testament (Peshitta)Berean Standard Bible

1. Prayerful Speech and Actions

2. 1MURMasters, do equity and justice to your servants; and be conscious 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. 2MURPersevere in prayer; and be watchful in it, and in giving thanks.BSBBSB: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,
4. 3MURAnd pray also for us, that God would open to us a door of speech, for uttering the mystery of the Messiah, for the sake of which I am 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. 4MURthat I may unfold it, and utter it, as it behooveth me.BSBBSB: Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.
6. 5MURWalk in wisdom towards them without: and redeem your opportunity.BSBBSB: Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.
7. 6MURAnd let your speech at all times be with grace; as it were, seasoned with salt: and know ye, how ye ought to give answer to 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. 7MURAnd what is occurrent with me, will Tychicus make known to you; who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister, and our fellow-servant 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. 8MURwhom I have sent to you for this purpose, that he might know your affairs, and might 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. 9MURtogether with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is from among you. These will make known to you what is occurrent with us.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. 10MURAristarchus, my fellow-captive, saluteth you; also Marcus, an uncle's son to Barnabas, of whom ye have received directions, that if he come to you, ye may kindly 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. 11MURalso Jesus, who is called Justus. These are of the circumcision, and they only have aided me in the kingdom of God; and they have been a comfort to 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. 12MUREpaphras saluteth you, who is from among you, a servant of the Messiah, always laboring for you in prayer, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the good pleasure 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. 13MURFor I testify for him, that he hath great zeal for you, and for them of Laodicea, and for them of Hierapolis.BSBBSB: For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
16. 14MURLuke the physician, our beloved, saluteth you; also Demas.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. 15MURSalute ye the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church in his house.BSBBSB: Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.
19. 16MURAnd when this epistle shall have been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that which is written from Laodicea, do ye read.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. 17MURAnd say to Archippus: Be attentive to the ministry which thou hast received in our Lord, that thou fulfill it.BSBBSB: Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
21. 18MURThis salutation is by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.philemon1:01 PAUL, a prisoner of Jesus the Messiah, and Timothy a brother; to the beloved Philemon, a laborer with us,BSBBSB: This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

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