Colossians 4

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 4 of 4

1 Masters, give what is the just and the equality to the slaves, knowing that you have a Master in Heaven also.

2 Steadfastly continue in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving,

3 praying together about us also, that God may open to us a door of the Word, to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which I also have been bound,

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Chapter Summary

He persuades them to be fervent in prayer.

Key Greek Words

προσευχή prayer G4335
μυστήριον mystery G3466
ἐξαγοράζω redeem the time G1805
ἐκκλησία assembly G1577
ἀσπάζομαι greet, salute G782
διακονία ministry G1248

People & Context

Paul

The imprisoned apostle writing the letter; signs the closing greeting in his own hand and asks them to remember his bonds.

Tychicus

Beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow-slave whom Paul sends to make known his affairs and comfort their hearts.

Epaphras

A slave of Christ from among them, always striving in prayer that they stand full-grown; has much zeal for them and Laodicea.

Onesimus

Faithful and beloved brother, one of their own, sent with Tychicus to report all things there.

Aristarchus

Paul's fellow prisoner who sends greetings; a fellow worker for the kingdom of God.

Mark

Nephew of Barnabas; Paul tells them to receive him if he comes, per orders they had received.

Timeline

Devotion to Prayer and Wisdom

Believers are urged to continue in vigilant prayer, walk in wisdom toward outsiders, and speak with grace [16, 17].

Colossians 4:2-6
Sending Tychicus and Onesimus

Paul sends Tychicus and Onesimus to make known his circumstances and comfort the hearts of the Colossians [17].

Colossians 4:7-9
Greetings from Fellow Workers

Fellow workers including Aristarchus, Mark, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, and Demas send their greetings [18, 19].

Colossians 4:10-14

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