Because of these things, the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience.

You also once walked in these, when you lived in them.

Do not lie one to another, since you have put off the old nature with its deeds,

So embrace, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, a spirit of mercy, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, and longsuffering.

Bear with one another and forgive one another. If anyone has a quarrel against anyone, even as Christ forgave you, so you must do.

Let the peace of God, to which also you are called in one body, rule in your hearts. And be thankful.

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.

Servants, obey your masters in all things according to the flesh, serving not only when they are watching, as the servants of men, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

Exhortations

Continue in prayer, and be watchful with thanksgiving,

while praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,

Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, wisely using the opportunity.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you should answer everyone.

with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything which is happening here.

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions: If he comes to you, receive him),

and Jesus, who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision. They have been a comfort to me.

Epaphras greets you. He is one of you, a servant of Christ, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand mature and complete in the entire will of God.

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.