📖 Colossians — Chapter 4 (KJV)
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Colossians 4:1 Masters, Rgive unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Colossians 4:2 RContinue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Colossians 4:3 Withal Rpraying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Colossians 4:4 That RI may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Colossians 4:5 RWalk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Colossians 4:6 Let Ryour speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Colossians 4:7 All my state shall RTychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Colossians 4:8 Whom RI have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Colossians 4:9 With ROnesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Colossians 4:10 RAristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Colossians 4:11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, Rwho are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Colossians 4:12 REpaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:13 For RI bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 RLuke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Colossians 4:15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and Rthe church which is in his house.
Colossians 4:16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
Colossians 4:17 And say to RArchippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Colossians 4:18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. RRemember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Colossians 4:1–6 — Justice, prayer, and gracious speech
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Masters should act justly; believers should pray watchfully, seek gospel opportunities, and speak wisely to outsiders.
Key Truth: Join justice and prayer with gracious speech.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , give unto your servants that which is just and …” (Colossians 4:1)
Find it in Colossians 4:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “That I may ____ it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 4:4)
Find it in Colossians 4:4 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Let your ____ be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may …” (Colossians 4:6)
Find it in Colossians 4:6 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Colossians 4:7–11 — Faithful messengers and companions
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Tychicus and Onesimus carry encouragement, while fellow workers send greetings, showing ministry through dependable relationships.
Key Truth: Strengthen fellowship through dependable service.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a ____ minister and fellowservant in the Lord:” (Colossians 4:7)
Find it in Colossians 4:7 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “With ____ , a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of …” (Colossians 4:9)
Find it in Colossians 4:9 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And ____ , which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. …” (Colossians 4:11)
Find it in Colossians 4:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Colossians 4:12–18 — Prayerful labor and final instructions
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Paul commends Epaphras' earnest prayer, directs the sharing of letters, exhorts Archippus, and closes by recalling his bonds.
Key Truth: Persevere in an entrusted ministry.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Epaphras, who is one of you, a ____ of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in …” (Colossians 4:12)
Find it in Colossians 4:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the …” (Colossians 4:15)
Find it in Colossians 4:15 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace …” (Colossians 4:18)
Find it in Colossians 4:18 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Proverbs 15:1 — Gentle speech offers a related wisdom passage for gracious conversation.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can your speech and prayer help someone stand faithfully?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Colossians 4:1–6 (Justice, prayer, and gracious speech) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Colossians 4:7–11 (Faithful messengers and companions) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Colossians 4:12–18 (Prayerful labor and final instructions) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What qualities should accompany continued prayer?
5. How should speech serve the answer given to each person?
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