Colossians, 4

Name: Colossians
Author: Author's Name
ISBN: Your ISBN Number

Wisdom Grace Encouragement Community Comforter Kingdom Understanding Prayer Evangelism Relationships Obedience Church Speaking Calling Blessing

Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to communicate with each other, and how to interact with the outside world. He sends greetings from fellow workers and closes with a benediction.

verses

●

min

Bible version

Christian Conduct and Relationships

1 Masters, give unto 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 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:

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 alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

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.

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.

13 For I bear him record, 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 which 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 fulfil it.

18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

Commentary

Colossians 4 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of prayer and humility. Paul begins by encouraging the Colossians to pray for him and his companions, and to be persistent in their prayers. He then goes on to remind them to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, and to be gracious and wise in their speech. He also encourages them to be thankful for all that God has done for them. Paul then goes on to give instructions to the Colossians about how to live in a way that is pleasing to God. He encourages them to be devoted to their work, to be generous with their resources, and to be mindful of their speech. He also reminds them to be mindful of their time, and to use it wisely. Finally, Paul encourages the Colossians to be devoted to the Lord and to be thankful for all that He has done for them. He reminds them that God is in control of all things, and that He will provide for them in all circumstances. Overall, Colossians 4 is a reminder to the Colossians to live a life of prayer and humility, and to be devoted to the Lord. It is a reminder to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, to be generous with their resources, and to be mindful of their speech. It is also a reminder to be thankful for all that God has done for them, and to trust in Him in all circumstances.