Thematic Bible
Colossians 4:1 (show verse)
Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
Business life » Employers » Just dealing
Duty » Masters' » Just dealing
Employers » Duties of » Just dealing
Justice » Encouraged
Justice » To be done » To servants
Masters' » What masters should do
Masters' » Duty of, toward servants » To deal with them in the fear of God
Master's duty » Just dealing
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Duty » Masters' » Just dealing
Employers » Duties of » Just dealing
Justice » Encouraged
Justice » To be done » To servants
Masters' » What masters should do
Masters' » Duty of, toward servants » To deal with them in the fear of God
Master's duty » Just dealing
Servant » Hired » Unclassified scriptures relating to
Social duties » Fidelity in business » Justice, encouraged
Social duties » Masters' duties » Just dealing
Colossians 4:2 (show verse)
Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.
Christian ministers » Prayer for, encouraged
Constancy » In prayer
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany prayer
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Constancy » In prayer
Prayer » Accompanied with » Thanksgiving
Satan » Vanquished promises of ultimate triumph » Watchfulness against sin and temptation
Thankfulness » Should always accompany prayer
Thanksgiving » Should always accompany prayer
Watchfulness » For the coming of Christ, reasons for » Against sin and temptation
Watchfulness » Should be » With thanksgiving
Colossians 4:3 (show verse)
At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to us for the word, to proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have been imprisoned;
Colossians 4:4 (show verse)
that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.
Colossians 4:5 (show verse)
Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].
Alliance and society with the enemies of God » Saints should be circumspect when undesignedly thrown into
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
Time » Redeeming the » By a consistent example before the world
Exhortations » Special » To redeem the time
Heedfulness » Necessary » In worldly company
Prudence » Saints should especially exercise, in their intercourse with unbelievers
Redeeming the time » How secured » By a consistent example before the world
Time » Should be redeemed
Time » Redeeming the » By a consistent example before the world
Colossians 4:6 (show verse)
Let your speech at all times be gracious and pleasant, seasoned with salt, so that you will know how to answer each one [who questions you].
Conversation » Speech, admonitions concerning
Courtesy » General references to
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » How to speak
Symbols and similitudes » Salt
Courtesy » General references to
Grace » Saints » Should speak with
Missionaries » In holy conservation
Salt » Illustrative » Of wisdom in speech
Salt » Figurative » Of wise behavior
Social duties » Compassion » Courtesy, general references to
Speech » Admonitions concerning
Speech/communication » How to speak
Symbols and similitudes » Salt
Colossians 4:7 (show verse)
As to all my affairs, Tychicus, who is a much-loved brother and faithful assistant and fellow bond-servant in the Lord, will give you all the information.
Colossians 4:8 (show verse)
I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts;
Colossians 4:9 (show verse)
and with him is Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will let you know everything about the situation here [in Rome].
Colossians 4:10 (show verse)
Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, wishes to be remembered to you; as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him);
Aristarchus » Companion » Paul
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
John mark » Facts concerning » Later years became a faithful co-worker with paul
John mark » Facts concerning » Related to barnabas
Mark » Fellow-worker with paul at rome
Mark » A nephew of barnabas
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of mark
Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas
Christian ministers » Duties of the church to
John mark » Facts concerning » Later years became a faithful co-worker with paul
John mark » Facts concerning » Related to barnabas
Mark » Fellow-worker with paul at rome
Mark » A nephew of barnabas
Mary » Three times at Christ's feet » Mother of mark
Mary » Mother of mark and sister of barnabas
Colossians 4:11 (show verse)
and from Jesus, who is called Justus. These are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are from the circumcision (Jewish Christians), and they have proved to be an encouragement and a comfort to me.
Colossians 4:12 (show verse)
Epaphras, who is one of you and a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. [He is] always striving for you in his prayers, praying with genuine concern, [pleading] that you may [as people of character and courage] stand firm, [spiritually mature] and fully assured in all the will of God.
Colossians 4:13 (show verse)
For I testify for him that he has worked strenuously for you and for the believers in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:14 (show verse)
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.
Colossians 4:15 (show verse)
Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
Colossians 4:16 (show verse)
When this letter has been read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans; and also that you in turn read my letter [that is coming to you] from Laodicea.
Colossians 4:17 (show verse)
And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”
Colossians 4:18 (show verse)
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.