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 Messiah, for which I am also in bonds;
4. that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5. Walk in wisdom towards 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.