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The masters: give that which is righteous and equal to the servants, having known that you also have a Master in the heavens.
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Continue in the prayer, watching in it in thanksgiving,
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also praying for us at the same time, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which I have also been bound,
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that I may reveal it, as it is necessary for me to speak.
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Walk in wisdom toward those outside, redeeming the time,
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your word always being seasoned with salt in grace—to know how it is necessary for you to answer each one.
Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers
(Romans 16:21–23)
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Tychicus will make known to you all the things concerning me—the beloved brother, and faithful servant, and fellow-servant in the LORD—
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whom I sent to you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,
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with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; they will make known to you all things that [are] here.
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Aristarchus greets you, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commands—if he may come to you, receive him),
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and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of circumcision: these [are the] only fellow-workers for the Kingdom of God who become a comfort to me.
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Epaphras greets you, who [is] of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that you may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God,
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for I testify to him that he has much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
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Lucas greets you, the beloved physician, and Demas;
Signature and Final Instructions
(1 Corinthians 16:19–24; 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18)
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those in Laodicea greet you—brothers, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;
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and when the letter may be read with you, cause that it may also be read in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and the [letter] from Laodicea that you also may read;
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and say to Archippus, “See to the ministry that you received in the LORD, that you may fulfill it.”
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The salutation [is] by my hand, Paul. Remember my bonds. The grace [is] with you! Amen.
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