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Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in [the] heavens. |
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Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; |
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praying 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, |
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to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak. |
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Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities. |
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[Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one. |
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Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me; |
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whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts: |
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with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here. |
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Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,) |
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and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These [are the] only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who have been a consolation to me. |
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Epaphras, who is [one] of you, [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 [the] will of God. |
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For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. |
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Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas. |
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Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house. |
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And 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. |
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And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it. |
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The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [be] with you. |
