1. Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2. Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
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. that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5. Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6. Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7. All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
8. I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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.