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

λαλῆσαι preach, say, speak (after) G2980

χάριτι acceptable, benefit, favour G5485

γνωρίσει certify, declare, make known G1107

πιστὸς believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103

εἰς against, among, as G1519

People & Context

Devotion to Prayer and Wisdom

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

Sending Tychicus and Onesimus

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

Greetings from Fellow Workers

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

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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