Colosenses 4
Schlachter-Bibel 1951
1Ihr Herren, behandelt eure Knechte gerecht und gleich, da ihr wisset, daß auch ihr einen Herrn im Himmel habt!
2Verharret im Gebet und wachet darin mit Danksagung.
3Betet zugleich auch für uns, damit Gott uns eine Tür öffne für das Wort, um das Geheimnis Christi auszusprechen, um dessentwillen ich auch gebunden bin,
4damit ich es so kundtue, wie ich reden soll.
5Wandelt in Weisheit gegen die, welche außerhalb der Gemeinde sind, und kaufet die Zeit aus.
6Eure Rede sei allezeit anmutig, mit Salz gewürzt, damit ihr wisset, wie ihr einem jeden antworten sollt.
7Was mich betrifft, wird euch alles Tychikus kundtun, der geliebte Bruder und treue Diener und Mitknecht im Herrn,
8den ich eben darum zu euch gesandt habe, damit ihr erfahret, wie es bei uns stehe, und daß er eure Herzen tröste,
9samt Onesimus, dem treuen und geliebten Bruder, der einer der Eurigen ist; sie werden euch alles kundtun, was hier vorgeht.
10Es grüßt euch Aristarchus, mein Mitgefangener, und Markus, der Vetter des Barnabas, betreffs dessen ihr Befehle erhalten habt (wenn er zu euch kommt, so nehmet ihn auf!),
11und Jesus, der Justus genannt wird, die aus der Beschneidung sind. Diese allein sind meine Mitarbeiter für das Reich Gottes, die mir zum Trost geworden sind.
12Es grüßt euch Epaphras, der einer der Euren ist, ein Knecht Christi, der allezeit in den Gebeten für euch kämpft, damit ihr vollkommen und völlig gewiß bestehen möget in allem, was der Wille Gottes ist;
13denn ich gebe ihm das Zeugnis, daß er sich viel Mühe gibt um euch und um die in Laodizea und in Hierapolis.
14Es grüßt euch Lukas, der geliebte Arzt, und Demas.
15Grüßet die Brüder in Laodizea und den Nymphas und die Gemeinde in seinem Hause.
16Und wenn der Brief bei euch gelesen ist, so sorget dafür, daß er auch in der Gemeinde zu Laodizea gelesen werde und daß ihr auch den aus Laodizea leset.
17Und saget dem Archippus: Siehe auf den Dienst, den du im Herrn empfangen hast, damit du ihn erfüllest!
18Der Gruß mit meiner, des Paulus Hand. Gedenket meiner Bande! Die Gnade sei mit euch!
Reina-Valera 1909
1AMOS, haced lo que es justo y derecho con vuestros siervos, sabiendo que también vosotros tenéis amo en los cielos.
2Perseverad en oración, velando en ella con hacimiento de gracias:
3Orando también juntamente por nosotros, que el Señor nos abra la puerta de la palabra, para hablar el misterio de Cristo, por el cual aun estoy preso,
4Para que lo manifieste como me conviene hablar.
5Andad en sabiduría para con los extraños, redimiendo el tiempo.
6Sea vuestra palabra siempre con gracia, sazonada con sal; para que sepáis cómo os conviene responder á cada uno.
7Todos mis negocios os hará saber Tichîco, hermano amado y fiel ministro y consiervo en el Señor:
8El cual os he enviado á esto mismo, para que entienda vuestros negocios, y consuele vuestros corazones;
9Con Onésimo, amado y fiel hermano, el cual es de vosotros. Todo lo que acá pasa, os harán saber.
10Aristarchô, mi compañero en la prisión, os saluda, y Marcos, el sobrino de Bernabé (acerca del cual habéis recibido mandamientos; si fuere á vosotros, recibidle),
11Y Jesús, el que se llama Justo; los cuales son de la circuncisión: éstos solos son los que me ayudan en el reino de Dios, y me han sido consuelo.
12Os saluda Epafras, el cual es de vosotros, siervo de Cristo, siempre solícito por vosotros en oraciones, para que estéis firmes, perfectos y cumplidos en todo lo que Dios quiere.
13Porque le doy testimonio, que tiene gran celo por vosotros, y por los que están en Laodicea, y los que en Hierápolis.
14Os saluda Lucas, el médico amado, y Demas.
15Saludad á los hermanos que están en Laodicea, y á Nimfas, y á la iglesia que está en su casa.
16Y cuando esta carta fuere leída entre vosotros, haced que también sea leída en la iglesia de los Laodicenses; y la de Laodicea que la leáis también vosotros.
17Y decid á Archîpo: Mira que cumplas el ministerio que has recibido del Señor.
18La salutación de mi mano, de Pablo. Acordaos de mis prisiones. La gracia sea con vosotros. Amén. Escrita de Roma á los Colosenses; enviada con Tichîco y Onésimo.
King James Version
1Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
2Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
3Withal 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:
4That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
5Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
6Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
7All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
8Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
9With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
10Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
11And 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.
12Epaphras, 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.
13For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
16And 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.
17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
World English Bible
1Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,
3praying 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,
4that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
8I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
9together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.
10Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”),
11and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for God’s Kingdom who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.
12Epaphras, 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.
13For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
14Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
15Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, with Nymphas and the assembly that is in his house.
16When 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.
17Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.