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While the apostle Paul was in prison, he wrote to the Colossian Christians to help them maintain their focus on the lordship of Jesus against the claims of false teachers that had snuck in among them. At the same time as he sent this letter to the wider church, he also sent a short letter to his friend and coworker Philemon that displays Paul’s masterful skill at conflict resolution. In...

3. Slaves and masters, 3:22–4:1 a. Obedience and faithfulness of slaves, 3:22–25 1) Sincerity and reverence, 3:22 2) Work for the Lord and his inheritance, 3:23–24a 3) Jesus as Lord and Judge, 3:24b–25 b. The fairness of masters, 4:1 IV. Concluding thoughts, 4:2–18 A. Prayer and discernment, 4:2–6 1. Call for prayer and vigilance, 4:2 2. Prayer for Paul’s gospel ministry, 4:3–4 3. Challenge for the Colossians’ interaction with outsiders, 4:5–6 B. Final greetings and instructions, 4:7–18 1. The messengers
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