²Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving.^* ³At the same time, pray for us as well, that God will open to us a door for the word, that we may declare the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison,^* ⁴so that I may reveal it clearly, as I should.

⁵Conduct yourselves wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.^m^* ⁶Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.^*

Final Greetings and Benediction

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 have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may know how we areⁿ and that he may encourage your hearts; ⁹he is coming with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.^*

¹⁰Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him.^* ¹¹And Jesus who is called Justus greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision among my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. ¹²Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ,^o greets you. He is always striving in his prayers on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured^p in everything that God wills.^* ¹³For I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. ¹⁴Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.^* ¹⁵Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church in her^q house.^* ¹⁶And when this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and see that you read also the letter from Laodicea. ¹⁷And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”^*

¹⁸I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.^r^*

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nOther ancient authorities read that I may know how you are
oOther ancient authorities add Jesus
pOther ancient authorities read complete
qOther ancient authorities read his or their
rOther ancient authorities add Amen

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