Colossians 4:1-8

1Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Further Instructions 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3And 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. 4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.

6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

Final Greetings 7Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant Or slave; also in verse 12 in the Lord. 8I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our Some manuscripts that he may know about your circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.