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| 4:1 | Lordis, yyue ye to seruauntis that that is iust and euene, witinge that also ye han a Lord in heuene. |
| 4:2 | Be ye bisi in preier, and wake in it, in doynge of thankyngis; |
| 4:3 | and preie ech for othere, and for vs, that God opene to vs the dore of word, to speke the misterie of Crist; |
| 4:4 | for which also Y am boundun, that Y schewe it, so as it bihoueth me to speke. |
| 4:5 | Walke ye in wisdom to hem that ben with outen forth, ayenbiynge tyme. |
| 4:6 | Youre word be sauered in salt eueremore in grace; that ye wite, hou it bihoueth you to answere to ech man. |
| 4:7 | Titicus, most dere brother, and feithful mynyster, and my felowe in the Lord, schal make alle thingis knowun to you, that ben aboute me. |
| 4:8 | Whom Y sente to you to this same thing, that he knowe what thingis ben aboute you, and coumforte youre hertis, with Onesyme, |
| 4:9 | most dere and feithful brother, which is of you; whiche schulen make alle thingis that ben doon here, knowun to you. |
| 4:10 | Aristark, prisoner with me, gretith you wel, and Mark, the cosyn of Barnabas, of whom ye han take maundementis; if he come to you, resseyue ye hym; |
| 4:11 | and Jhesus, that is seid Just; whiche ben of circumcisioun; thei aloone ben myn helperis in the kingdom of God, that weren to me in solace. |
| 4:12 | Epafras, that is of you, the seruaunt of Jhesu Crist, gretith you wel; euere bisi for you in preyeris, that ye stonde perfit and ful in al the wille of God. |
| 4:13 | And Y bere witnessyng to hym, that he hath myche trauel for you, and for hem that ben at Loadice, and that ben at Ierapolim. |
| 4:14 | Luk, the leche most dere, and Demas, greten you wel. |
| 4:15 | Grete ye wel the britheren that ben at Loadice, and the womman Nynfam, and the chirche that is in hir hous. |
| 4:16 | And whanne this pistle is red among you, do ye, that it be red in the chirche of Loadicensis; and rede ye that pistle that is of Loadicensis. |
| 4:17 | And seie ye to Archippus, Se the mynysterie, that thou hast takun in the Lord, that thou fille it. |
| 4:18 | My salutacioun, bi the hoond of Poul. Be ye myndeful of my boondis. The grace of the Lord Jhesu Crist 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 to your servants that which is just and balanced, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. |
| 4:2 | Continue in prayer, and watch in it with thanksgiving; |
| 4:3 | meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, |
| 4:4 | that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak. |
| 4:5 | Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time. |
| 4:6 | Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each person. |
| 4:7 | Tychicus, who is a beloved brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you about my state of affairs |
| 4:8 | whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your circumstances, and comfort your hearts, |
| 4:9 | with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things that are happening here. |
| 4:10 | Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark, the sister's son of Barnabas, (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, receive him), |
| 4:11 | and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who have proven to be a comfort to me. |
| 4:12 | Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. |
| 4:13 | Because, I bear him record, that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. |
| 4:14 | Luke, the beloved physician and Demas greet you. |
| 4:15 | Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house. |
| 4:16 | Now when this letter is read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans also, and that you likewise read the letter from Laodicea. |
| 4:17 | And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it." |
| 4:18 | The salutation of Paul, by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen. |
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