Colossians 4
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1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:1
2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:2
3Withal 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:
Colossians 4:3
4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:4
5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:5
6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Colossians 4:6
7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Colossians 4:7
8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Colossians 4:8
9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Colossians 4:9
10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Colossians 4:10
11And 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.
Colossians 4:11
12Epaphras, 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.
Colossians 4:12
13For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:13
14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
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15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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16And 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.
Colossians 4:16
17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Colossians 4:17
18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
Colossians 4:18
Chapter 4
Cross References
Colossians 4:1
Ephesians 6:8Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of t...Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is...James 2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy r...Deuteronomy 24:14¶ Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be...Luke 16:1And he said also unto his disciples,There was a certain rich man, which had a st...
Colossians 4:2
1 Thessalonians 5:17Pray without ceasing.Philippians 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thank...Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching ther...Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing,...
Colossians 4:3
Ephesians 6:19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly...Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed al...2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course,...Philippians 1:13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other plac...Colossians 1:26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is...
Colossians 4:4
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;Ephesians 6:20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I oug...Colossians 4:6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye...2 Corinthians 2:14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh...Acts 4:29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with...
Colossians 4:5
Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,1 Thessalonians 4:12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lac...James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a goo...Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your beha...James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and eas...
Colossians 4:6
Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good t...1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer...Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallo...Mark 9:50Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season i...Proverbs 15:4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in th...
Colossians 4:7
2 Timothy 4:12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians,...Ephesians 6:21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother...Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to...Colossians 4:9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall mak...
Colossians 4:8
Ephesians 6:22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs,...Colossians 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all...2 Corinthians 12:18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? wa...1 Thessalonians 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in...Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Colossians 4:9
Colossians 4:10
Acts 19:29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Arista...2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable t...Philemon 1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.Acts 12:12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of...Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians,...
Colossians 4:11
Acts 11:2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision cont...Philemon 1:1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dea...Acts 10:45And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came wit...Titus 1:10For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the...2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the...
Colossians 4:12
Romans 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love...Colossians 1:9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you,...Colossians 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful...Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we...Philemon 1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
Cross References
Colossians 4:1
Ephesians 6:8Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of t...Revelation 17:14These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is...James 2:13For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy r...Deuteronomy 24:14¶ Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be...Luke 16:1And he said also unto his disciples,There was a certain rich man, which had a st...
Colossians 4:2
1 Thessalonians 5:17Pray without ceasing.Philippians 4:6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thank...Ephesians 6:18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching ther...Romans 12:12Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;Matthew 26:41Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing,...
Colossians 4:3
Ephesians 6:19And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly...Acts 14:27And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed al...2 Thessalonians 3:1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course,...Philippians 1:13So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other plac...Colossians 1:26Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is...
Colossians 4:4
2 Corinthians 4:1Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not;Ephesians 6:20For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I oug...Colossians 4:6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye...2 Corinthians 2:14Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh...Acts 4:29And now, Lord, behold their threatenings: and grant unto thy servants, that with...
Colossians 4:5
Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,1 Thessalonians 4:12That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lac...James 3:13Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a goo...Romans 16:19For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your beha...James 3:17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and eas...
Colossians 4:6
Ephesians 4:29Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good t...1 Peter 3:15But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer...Ecclesiastes 10:12The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallo...Mark 9:50Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season i...Proverbs 15:4A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in th...
Colossians 4:7
2 Timothy 4:12And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus.Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians,...Ephesians 6:21But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother...Titus 3:12When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to...Colossians 4:9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall mak...
Colossians 4:8
Ephesians 6:22Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs,...Colossians 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all...2 Corinthians 12:18I desired Titus, and with him I sent a brother. Did Titus make a gain of you? wa...1 Thessalonians 3:2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in...Isaiah 40:1Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.
Colossians 4:9
Colossians 4:10
Acts 19:29And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Arista...2 Timothy 4:11Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable t...Philemon 1:24Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.Acts 12:12And when he had considered the thing, he came to the house of Mary the mother of...Acts 20:4And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians,...
Colossians 4:11
Acts 11:2And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision cont...Philemon 1:1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dea...Acts 10:45And they of the circumcision which believed were astonished, as many as came wit...Titus 1:10For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the...2 Corinthians 6:1We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the...
Colossians 4:12
Romans 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ’s sake, and for the love...Colossians 1:9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you,...Colossians 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful...Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we...Philemon 1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;