Liturgy Gospel
Paulines Epistle
Paul, the servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, appointed to the Gospel of God.
A reading from the Epistle of our teacher Paul to the Colossians .
May his blessings be upon us.
Amen.
Colossians 4 : 2 - 18
Chapter 4
2 | Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving;
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3 | meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains,
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4 | that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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5 | Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
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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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7 | Tychicus, a beloved brother, faithful minister, and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
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8 | I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
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9 | with Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you all things which are happening here.
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10 | Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, with Mark the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him),
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11 | and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.
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12 | Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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13 | For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.
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14 | Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
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15 | Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
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16 | Now when this epistle is read among you, see that it is read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
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17 | And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it."
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18 | This salutation by my own hand--Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
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The grace of God the Father be with you all.
Amen.