| International Standard Version | Berean Study Bible |
| 1Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, because you know that you also have a Master in heaven. | 1Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven. |
| 2Devote yourselves to prayer. Be alert and thankful when you pray. | 2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, |
| 3At the same time also pray for us—that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about the Messiah, for which I have been imprisoned. | 3as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. |
| 4May I reveal it as clearly as I should! | 4Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should. |
| 5Behave wisely toward outsiders, making the best use of your time. | 5Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time. |
| 6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone. | 6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone. |
| 7Tychicus will tell you everything that has happened to me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. | 7Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. |
| 8I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts. | 8I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. |
| 9He is coming with Onesimus, that faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here. | 9With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. |
| 10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him. | 10My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. |
| 11Jesus, who is called Justus, also greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision who are fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been an encouragement to me. | 11Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. |
| 12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God. | 12Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. |
| 13For I can testify on his behalf that he has a deep concern for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. | 13For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. |
| 14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. | 14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings. |
| 15Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, especially to Nympha and the church that is in her house. | 15Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. |
| 16When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and be sure to read the one from Laodicea. | 16After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. |
| 17Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord." | 17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” |
| 18This greeting is written with my own signature —"Paul." Remember that I remain imprisoned. May grace be with you! Amen. | 18This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. |
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