Colossians 4:1

AMP: Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. [Lev 25:43, 53]

ASV: Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

BSB: Masters, supply your slaves with what is right and fair, since you know that you also have a Master in heaven.

DARBY: Masters, give to bondmen what is just and fair, knowing that *ye* also have a Master in [the] heavens.

DRA: Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.

KJV: Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

Colossians 4:2

AMP: Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.

ASV: Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

BSB: Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful,

DARBY: Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving;

DRA: Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:

KJV: Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

Colossians 4:3

AMP: 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;

ASV: withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

BSB: as you pray also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.

DARBY: praying at the same time for us also, that God may open to us a door of the word to speak the mystery of Christ, on account of which also I am bound,

DRA: Praying withal for us also, that God may open unto us a door of speech to speak the mystery of Christ (for which also I am bound;)

KJV: Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

Colossians 4:4

AMP: that I may make it clear [and speak boldly and unfold the mystery] in the way I should.

ASV: that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

BSB: Pray that I may declare it clearly, as I should.

DARBY: to the end that I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

DRA: That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.

KJV: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

Colossians 4:5

AMP: Conduct yourself with wisdom in your interactions with outsiders (non-believers), make the most of each opportunity [treating it as something precious].

ASV: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

BSB: Act wisely toward outsiders, redeeming the time.

DARBY: Walk in wisdom towards those without, redeeming opportunities.

DRA: Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.

KJV: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

Colossians 4:6

AMP: 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].

ASV: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

BSB: Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.

DARBY: [Let] your word [be] always with grace, seasoned with salt, [so as] to know how ye ought to answer each one.

DRA: Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

KJV: Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

Colossians 4:7

AMP: 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. [Eph 6:21]

ASV: All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:

BSB: Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

DARBY: Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-bondman in [the] Lord, will make known to you all that concerns me;

DRA: All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother, and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you,

KJV: All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

Colossians 4:8

AMP: 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;

ASV: whom I have sent you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;

BSB: I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

DARBY: whom I have sent to you for this very purpose, that he might know your state, and that he might encourage your hearts:

DRA: Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,

KJV: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

Colossians 4:9

AMP: 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].

ASV: together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that [are done] here.

BSB: With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

DARBY: with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is [one] of you. They shall make known to you everything here.

DRA: With Onesimus, a most beloved and faithful brother, who is one of you. All things that are done here, they shall make known to you.

KJV: With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

Colossians 4:10

AMP: 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);

ASV: Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),

BSB: My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

DARBY: Aristarchus my fellow-captive salutes you, and Mark, Barnabas's cousin, concerning whom ye have received orders, (if he come to you, receive him,)

DRA: Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin german of Barnabus, touching whom you have received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him:

KJV: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

Colossians 4:11

AMP: 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.

ASV: and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only [are my] fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.

BSB: Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

DARBY: and Jesus called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These [are the] only fellow-workers for the kingdom of God who have been a consolation to me.

DRA: And Jesus, that is called Justus: who are of the circumcision: these only are my helpers in the kingdom of God; who have been a comfort to me.

KJV: And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

Colossians 4:12

AMP: 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.

ASV: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

BSB: Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

DARBY: Epaphras, who is [one] of you, [the] bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all [the] will of God.

DRA: Epaphras saluteth you, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, who is always solicitous for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect, and full in all the will of God.

KJV: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Colossians 4:13

AMP: For I testify for him that he has worked strenuously for you and for the believers in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.

ASV: For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.

BSB: For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

DARBY: For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

DRA: For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.

KJV: For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

Colossians 4:14

AMP: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

ASV: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

BSB: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings.

DARBY: Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas.

DRA: Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.

KJV: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

Colossians 4:15

AMP: Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

ASV: Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

BSB: Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house.

DARBY: Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house.

DRA: Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.

KJV: Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

Colossians 4:16

AMP: 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.

ASV: And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.

BSB: After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.

DARBY: And when the letter has been read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of Laodiceans, and that *ye* also read that from Laodicea.

DRA: And when this epistle shall have been read with you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans: and that you read that which is of the Laodiceans.

KJV: And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

Colossians 4:17

AMP: And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”

ASV: And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

BSB: Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

DARBY: And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.

DRA: And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

KJV: And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

Colossians 4:18

AMP: I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. May grace (God’s unmerited favor and blessing) be with you.

ASV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

BSB: This greeting is in my own hand — Paul.Remember my chains.Grace be with you.

DARBY: The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace [be] with you.

DRA: The salutation of Paul with my own hand. Be mindful of my bands. Grace be with you. Amen

KJV: The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

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