4:2 Be devoted to prayer, keeping alert in it with thanksgiving. 4:3 At the same time pray¹¹ for us too, that¹² God may open a door for the message¹³ so that we may proclaim¹⁴ the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4:4 Pray that I may make it known as I should.¹⁵ 4:5 Conduct yourselves¹⁶ with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities. 4:6 Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.

4:7 Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.¹⁷ 4:8 I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing¹⁸ and that he may encourage your hearts. 4:9 I sent him¹⁹ with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.²⁰ They will tell²¹ you about everything here.

4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him). 4:11 And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts,²² these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ,²³ greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured²⁴ in all the will of God. 4:13 For I can testify that he has worked hard²⁵ for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 4:14 Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you. 4:15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters²⁶ who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.²⁷ 4:16 And after²⁸ you have read this letter, have it read²⁹ to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from Laodicea as well. 4:17 And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.”

4:18 I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand.³⁰ Remember my chains. Grace be with you.