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1518 The Epistle of St. Paul to the Colossians

20 Children, obey your parents in all things: 8 Whom I have sent to you for this same pur-
for this is well pleasing to the Lord. pose, that he may know the things that concern
21 Fathers, provoke not your children to in- you, and comfort your hearts,
dignation, lest they be discouraged. 9 With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful
22 Servants, obey in all things your masters brother, who is one of you. All things that are
according to the flesh, not serving to the eye, as done here, they shall make known to you.
pleasing men, but in simplicity of heart, fearing 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth
God. you, and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabus,
23 Whatsoever you do, do it from the heart, touching whom you have received command-
as to the Lord, and not to men: ments; if he come unto you, receive him:
11 And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are
24 Knowing that you shall receive of the Lord
of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in
the reward of inheritance. Serve ye the Lord
the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort
Christ.
to me.
25 For he that doth wrong, shall receive for
12 Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a
that which he hath done wrongfully: and there
servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous
is no respect of persons with God.
for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect,
and full in all the will of God.
13 For I bear him testimony that he hath
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much labour for you, and for them that are at
Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.
Masters, do to your servants that which is just
14 Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth
and equal: knowing that you also have a master
you: and Demas.
in heaven.
15 Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea,
2 Be instant in prayer; watching in it with
and Nymphas, and the church that is in his
thanksgiving:
house.
3 Praying withal for us also, that God may
16 And when this epistle shall have been read
open unto us a door of speech to speak the mys-
with you, cause that it be read also in the church
tery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)
of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which
4 That I may make it manifest as I ought to is of the Laodiceans.
speak. 17 And say to Archippus: Take heed to the
5 Walk with wisdom towards them that are ministry which thou hast received in the Lord,
without, redeeming the time. that thou fulfil it.
6 Let your speech be always in grace seasoned 18 The salutation of Paul with my own hand.
with salt: that you may know how you ought to Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you.
answer every man. Amen
7 All the things that concern me, Tychicus,
our dearest brother, and faithful minister and
fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to
you,