[3:17] Whatever you do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father, through him.
[3:18] Wives, be in subjection to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord.
[3:19] Husbands, love your wives, and don't be bitter against them.
[3:20] Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.
[3:21] Fathers, don't provoke your children, so that they won't be discouraged.
[3:22] Servants, obey in all things those who are your masters according to the flesh, not just when they are looking, as men pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God. [3:23] And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men, [3:24] knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord Christ. [3:25] But he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.
[4:1] Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
[4:2] Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving; [4:3] praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds; [4:4] that I may reveal it 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 one.
[4:7] All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord. [4:8] I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts, [4:9] together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here. [4:10] Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "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, men who have been a comfort to me.
[4:12] Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. [4:13] For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. [4:14] Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. [4:15] Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house. [4:16] When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea. [4:17] Tell Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."