Colossians 4 1-18

 03/19 ~ From New Testament Letters

  🕊️ (In the Order Believed Written)

       Paul’s Letter To The Colossians

                  (paraphrased)

1 - Masters, treat your bondservants (working off a loan of money or land) justly and fairly, knowing that you have a Master in heaven, as well. 2 Continue faithfully in prayer, being watchful, with thanksgiving. 3 And pray for us! That God may open a door to us for the word/message, to make known the mystery of Christ, for which I am in prison, 4 and that I may make the mystery clear, which is how I ought to speak.

     5 Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of time. 6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so you may know how to answer any person.

     7 Tychicus will make known to you concerning me. He’s a beloved brother and faithful in the Lord. 8 I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are and that he may encourage your hearts, 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you of everything that has taken place here.

10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark (a helper as scribe for Paul, Peter, likely Luke, and compiled a gospel account, but early on quit the first missionary journey of Paul, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you have received instructions—if he comes to you, welcome him. (Paul and Barnabas quarreled when it came time for the 2nd trip.. so much so they split in their travels.. but all had made amends later as we can see.) And Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.12 Epaphras, also one of you, and a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature, steadfast, and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 16 And when this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”

     18 I, Paul, write these last words with my own hand. Remember my chains. The Lord’s grace be with you.

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🗝️ [  ] - word/language insights, usually from biblehub dot com - peering through translator partial unbelief; cross references, etc.

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Tomorrows verses - Ephesians 1:1-10

A.M. Gospel verses 

P.M. from the letters, in order

Through Acts & Revelation regularly.

My own studies. Been neglecting Psalms (jan 1-20, feb-20’s, mar-30’s, apr-40’s, etc. dec-120-150) and the Prophets.