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Colossians 4:18 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen. "
Colossians 4:18
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
16 When 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.
17 Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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Colossians 4:1
"Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
Colossians 4:2
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,"
Colossians 4:3
"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,"
Colossians 4:4
"that I may reveal it as I ought to speak."
Colossians 4:5
"Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time."
Colossians 4:6
"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
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