Colossians - douay rheims

Chapter 4

¹ Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.
² Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:
³ Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)
⁴ That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
⁵ Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.
⁶ Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.
⁷ All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother, and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you,
⁸ Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,
⁹ With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. All things that are done here, they shall make known to you.
¹⁰ Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabus, touching whom you have received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him:
¹¹ And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort to me.
¹² Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God.
¹³ For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.
¹⁴ Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.
¹⁵ Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.
¹⁶ And when this epistle shall have been read with you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which is of the Laodiceans.
¹⁷ And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
¹⁸ The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen

Colossians - webster

Chapter 4

¹ Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
² Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
³ At the same time praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
⁴ That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
⁵ Walk in wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.
⁶ Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
⁷ All my state shall Tychicus declare to you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:
⁸ Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he may know your state, and comfort your hearts;
⁹ With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are done here.
¹⁰ Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, saluteth you; and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (concerning whom ye received commandments: if he should come to you, receive him;)
¹¹ And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers to the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
¹² Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
¹³ For I bear him testimony, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
¹⁴ Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
¹⁵ Salute the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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.
¹⁷ And say to Archippus, take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.
¹⁸ The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Colossians - world english bible

Chapter 4

¹ give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
² steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
³ together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
⁴ I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
⁵ in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
⁶ your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
⁷ my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
⁸ am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
⁹ with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.
¹⁰ my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
¹¹ Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the Kingdom of God who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.
¹² who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
¹³ I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
¹⁴ the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
¹⁵ the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.
¹⁶ this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
¹⁷ Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
¹⁸ salutation of me, Paul, with my own hand: remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Colossians - darby

Chapter 4

¹ Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in [the] heavens.
² Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;
³ 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,
⁴ to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.
⁵ Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.
⁶ [Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one.
⁷ Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;
⁸ whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:
⁹ with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.
¹⁰ Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)
¹¹ 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.
¹² 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.
¹³ For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
¹⁴ Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas.
¹⁵ Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house.
¹⁶ 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.
¹⁷ And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.
¹⁸ The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [be] with you.

Colossians - american standard version

Chapter 4

¹ Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
² Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
³ withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;
⁴ that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
⁵ Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
⁶ Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.
⁷ All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:
⁸ whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;
⁹ together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that [are done] here.
¹⁰ Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),
¹¹ and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.
¹² Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
¹³ For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.
¹⁴ Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.
¹⁵ Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.
¹⁶ And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.
¹⁷ And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
¹⁸ The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

Colossians - basic english

Chapter 4

¹ Masters, give your servants what is right and equal, conscious that you have a Master in heaven.
² Give yourselves to prayer at all times, keeping watch with praise;
³ And making prayer for us, that God may give us an open door for the preaching of the word, the secret of Christ, for which I am now in chains;
⁴ So that I may make it clear, as it is right for me to do.
⁵ Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.
⁶ Let your talk be with grace, mixed with salt, so that you may be able to give an answer to everyone.
⁷ Tychicus will give you news of all my business: he is a dear brother and true servant and helper in the word;
⁸ And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;
⁹ And with him I have sent Onesimus, the true and well-loved brother, who is one of you. They will give you word of everything which is taking place here.
¹⁰ Aristarchus, my brother-prisoner, sends his love to you, and Mark, a relation of Barnabas (about whom you have been given orders: if he comes to you, be kind to him),
¹¹ And Jesus, whose other name is Justus; these are of the circumcision: they are my only brother-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.
¹² Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his love, ever taking thought for you in his prayers, that you may be complete and fully certain of all the purpose of God.
¹³ For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
¹⁴ Luke, our well-loved medical friend, and Demas, send you their love.
¹⁵ Give my love to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nymphas and the church in their house.
¹⁶ And when this letter has been made public among you, let the same be done in the church of Laodicea; and see that you have the letter from Laodicea.
¹⁷ Say to Archippus, See that you do the work which the Lord has given you to do.
¹⁸ I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.