Colossians 3:22–4:6

²²Slaves, obey your earthly masters in everything; and do it, not only when their eye is on you and to curry their favor, but with sincerity of heart and reverence for the Lord. ²³Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, ²⁴since you know that you will receive an inheritance^l from the Lord as a reward.^m It is the Lord Christ you are serving. ²⁵Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.ⁿ

4Masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair,^o because you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

Further Instructions

²Devote yourselves to prayer,^p being watchful and thankful. ³And pray for us, too, that God may open a door^q for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery^r of Christ, for which I am in chains.^{s 4}Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. ⁵Be wise^t in the way you act toward outsiders;^u make the most of every opportunity.^{v 6}Let your conversation be always full of grace,^w seasoned with salt,^x so that you may know how to answer everyone.^y