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| 1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. | What instruction does Paul give to masters, and what reason does he give for it? |
| 2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving, 3 praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds, 4 that I may reveal it as I ought to speak. | What does Paul urge the believers to devote themselves to, and what specific request does he make for himself? |
5 Walk in wisdom towards those who are outside, redeeming the time. 6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one. | How does Paul instruct believers to act and speak toward outsiders? |
| 7 All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, 9 together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here. | What does Paul say about Tychicus and Onesimus and the purpose of sending them? |
| 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”), 11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for God’s Kingdom who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me. | Which fellow workers does Paul mention, and what does he say about their support? |
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. 15 Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, with Nymphas and the assembly that is in his house. | How does Paul describe Epaphras and the greetings from others, and what concern does he highlight? |
16 When this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfil it.” 18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen. | What final instructions does Paul give about reading the letter, ministry responsibility, and his closing greeting? |
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