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Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
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And masters, treat your servants considerately. Be fair with them. Don't forget for a minute that you, too, serve a Master--God in heaven.
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Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.
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Masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
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You slave owners must be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master--in heaven.
Col.4.2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
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Pray diligently. Stay alert, with your eyes wide open in gratitude.
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Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
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Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
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Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
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Withal 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:
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Don't forget to pray for us, that God will open doors for telling the mystery of Christ, even while I'm locked up in this jail.
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And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
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meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
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Don't forget to pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to preach about his secret plan--that Christ is also for you Gentiles. That is why I am here in chains.
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That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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Pray that every time I open my mouth I'll be able to make Christ plain as day to them.
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Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
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that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
Col.4.5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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Use your heads as you live and work among outsiders. Don't miss a trick. Make the most of every opportunity.
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Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
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Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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Live wisely among those who are not Christians, and make the most of every opportunity.
Col.4.6
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Col.4.6
Be gracious in your speech. The goal is to bring out the best in others in a conversation, not put them down, not cut them out.
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Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.
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Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
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Let your conversation be gracious and effective so that you will have the right answer for everyone.
Col.4.7
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
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My good friend Tychicus will tell you all about me. He's a trusted minister and companion in the service of the Master.
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Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
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Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
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Tychicus, a much loved brother, will tell you how I am getting along. He is a faithful helper who serves the Lord with me.
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Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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I've sent him to you so that you would know how things are with us, and so he could encourage you in your faith.
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I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.
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I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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I have sent him on this special trip to let you know how we are doing and to encourage you.
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With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
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And I've sent Onesimus with him. Onesimus is one of you, and has become such a trusted and dear brother! Together they'll bring you up-to-date on everything that has been going on here.
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He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
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with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
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I am also sending Onesimus, a faithful and much loved brother, one of your own people. He and Tychicus will give you all the latest news.
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Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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Aristarchus, who is in jail here with me, sends greetings; also Mark, cousin of Barnabas (you received a letter regarding him; if he shows up, welcome him);
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My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.)
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Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
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Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas's cousin. And as you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way.
Col.4.11
And 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.
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and also Jesus, the one they call Justus. These are the only ones left from the old crowd who have stuck with me in working for God's kingdom. Don't think they haven't been a big help!
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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 proved a comfort to me.
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and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
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Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish Christians among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!
Col.4.12
Epaphras, 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.
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Epaphras, who is one of you, says hello. What a trooper he has been! He's been tireless in his prayers for you, praying that you'll stand firm, mature and confident in everything God wants you to do.
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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
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Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident of the whole will of God.
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For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
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I've watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
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I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
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For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
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I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Col.4.14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
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Luke, good friend and physician, and Demas both send greetings.
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Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.
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Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
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Dear Doctor Luke sends his greetings, and so does Demas.
Col.4.15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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Say hello to our friends in Laodicea; also to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
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Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
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Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
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Please give my greetings to our Christian brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and those who meet in her house.
Col.4.16
And 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.
Col.4.16
After this letter has been read to you, make sure it gets read also in Laodicea. And get the letter that went to Laodicea and have it read to you.
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After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
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Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
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After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.
Col.4.17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
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And, oh, yes, tell Archippus, "Do your best in the job you received from the Master. Do your very best."
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Tell Archippus: "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord."
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And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it."
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And say to Archippus, "Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you."
Col.4.18
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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I'm signing off in my own handwriting--Paul. Remember to pray for me in this jail. Grace be with you.
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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
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This salutation by my own hand--Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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Here is my greeting in my own handwriting--PAUL. Remember my chains. May the grace of God be with you.
