Textus Receptus Bibles
Parallel Bibles
| 4:1 | Ye maisters do vnto your seruauntes, that which is iuste and equall, sayng: ye know that ye also haue a maister in heauen. |
| 4:2 | Contynue in prayer & watch in the same wyth thankes geuynge, |
| 4:3 | prayeng also for vs that God open vnto vs the dore of vtteraunce, that we maye speake the misterye of Christe (wherfore I am also in bondes) |
| 4:4 | that I maye vtter it, as it becometh me to speake. |
| 4:5 | Walke wiselye to them that are wythout and redeme the tyme. |
| 4:6 | Let youre speache be alwayes well sauoured and poudred with salte, that ye maye knowe, howe to answere euery man. |
| 4:7 | The deare brother Tichicus shal tell you of al my busines, whiche is a faithfull minyster, and felow seruaunt in the Lorde, |
| 4:8 | whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose, that he mighte knowe howe ye do, & myght comforte your hertes, |
| 4:9 | wyth one Onesimus, a faythfull and a beloued brother, whiche is one of you. They shall shewe you of al thinges, whiche are adoing here. |
| 4:10 | Aristarchus my pryson felowe saluteth you and Marcus, Barnabas sisters sonne: touching whom ye receiued commaundementes. Yf he come vnto you, receiue him, |
| 4:11 | and Iesus which is called Iustus, which are of the circumcision. These onely are my worke felowes vnto the kyngdome of God, whiche were vnto my consolacion. |
| 4:12 | Epaphras the seruaunte of Christe, which is one of you, saluteth you, and alwaies laboureth feruentlye for you in prayers, that ye maye stande perfecte and full in all that is the wyll of God. |
| 4:13 | I beare hym recorde, that he hath a feruent minde towarde you and towarde them of Laodicia and them of Hierapolis. |
| 4:14 | Deare Lucas the Phisician greteth you, and Demas. |
| 4:15 | Salute the brethren whiche are of Laodicia, and salute Nimphas, and the congregacion, which is in hys house. |
| 4:16 | And when the Epistle is read of you, make that it be read in the congregacion of the Laodicians also and that ye lykewyse read the Epistle of Laodycya. |
| 4:17 | And saye to Archippus: take hede to the offyce that thou hast receyued in the Lord, that thou fulfill it. |
| 4:18 | The salutation by the hande of me Paule. Remembre my bondes. Grace be with you Amen. |
| 4:1 | Ye masters, doe vnto your seruants, that which is iust, and equall, knowing that ye also haue a master in heauen. |
| 4:2 | Continue in prayer, and watch in the fame with thankesgiuing, |
| 4:3 | Praying also for vs, that God may open vnto vs the doore of vtterance, to speake ye mysterie of Christ: wherefore I am also in bonds, |
| 4:4 | That I may vtter it, as it becommeth mee to speake. |
| 4:5 | Walke wisely towarde them that are without, and redeeme the season. |
| 4:6 | Let your speach be gracious alwayes, and powdred with salt, that ye may know how to answere euery man. |
| 4:7 | Tychicus our beloued brother and faithfull minister, and fellow seruant in the Lord, shall declare vnto you my whole state: |
| 4:8 | Whom I haue sent vnto you for the same purpose that he might know your state, and might comfort your hearts, |
| 4:9 | With Onesimus a faithfull and a beloued brother, who is one of you. They shall shew you of all things here. |
| 4:10 | Aristarchus my prison fellow saluteth you, and Marcus, Barnabas cousin (touching whom ye receiued commandements. If he come vnto you, receiue him) |
| 4:11 | And Iesus which is called Iustus, which are of the circumcision. These onely are my worke fellowes vnto the kingdome of God, which haue bene vnto my consolation. |
| 4:12 | Epaphras the seruant of Christ, which is one of you, saluteth you, and alwayes striueth for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God. |
| 4:13 | For I beare him record, that he hath a great zeale for you, and for them of Laodicea, and them of Hierapolis. |
| 4:14 | Luke the beloued physician greeteth you, and Demas. |
| 4:15 | Salute the brethren which are of Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the Church which is in his house. |
| 4:16 | And when this Epistle is read of you, cause that it be read in the Church of the Laodiceans also, and that ye likewise reade the Epistle written from Laodicea. |
| 4:17 | And say to Archippus, Take heede to the ministerie, that thou hast receiued in the Lord, that thou fulfill it. |
| 4:18 | The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bands. Grace be with you, Amen. |
| 4:1 | Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. |
| 4:2 | Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving; |
| 4:3 | Withal praying 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: |
| 4:4 | That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. |
| 4:5 | Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. |
| 4:6 | Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. |
| 4:7 | All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: |
| 4:8 | Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; |
| 4:9 | With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. |
| 4:10 | Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;) |
| 4:11 | And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me. |
| 4:12 | Epaphras, 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. |
| 4:13 | For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea and them in Hierapolis. |
| 4:14 | Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. |
| 4:15 | Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. |
| 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. |
| 4:17 | And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. |
| 4:18 | The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. |
The King James Version 2016 Edition is copyright © 2016 by Textus Receptus PTY. LTD.
Used by permission. All rights reserved. Further details
Green's Literal Translation (LITV). Copyright 1993 by Jay P. Green Sr.
All rights reserved. Jay P. Green Sr., Lafayette, IN. U.S.A. 47903.
Permission to non-commercially distribute freely