Kolosser 4
- 1Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in [ergänzt: the] heavens.
- 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;
- 3praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,
- 4to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
- 5Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
- 6[ergänzt: Let] your word [ergänzt: be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [ergänzt: so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one.
- 7Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [ergänzt: the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;
- 8whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:
- 9with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [ergänzt: one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.
- 10Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)
- 11and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These [ergänzt: are the] only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who have been a consolation to me.
- 12Epaphras, who is [ergänzt: one] of you, [ergänzt: the] bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all [ergänzt: the] will of God.
- 13For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
- 14Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas.
- 15Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [ergänzt: is] in his house.
- 16And when the letter has been read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of Laodiceans, and that *ye* also read that from Laodicea.
- 17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [ergänzt: the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.
- 18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [ergänzt: be] with you.
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