Colossians 4:6-9
J.B. Phillips New Testament
5-6 Be wise in your behaviour towards non-Christians, and make the best possible use of your time. Speak pleasantly to them, but never sentimentally, and learn to give a proper answer to every questioner.
Greetings and farewell
7-9 Tychicus (a well-loved brother, a faithful minister and a fellow-servant of the Lord) will tell you all about my present circumstances. This is partly why I am sending him to you. The other reasons are that you may find out how we are all getting on, and that he may put new heart into you. With him is Onesimus one of your own congregation (well-loved and faithful, too). Between them they will tell you of conditions and activities here.
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Colossians 4:6-8
New International Version
6 Let your conversation be always full of grace,(A) seasoned with salt,(B) so that you may know how to answer everyone.(C)
Final Greetings
7 Tychicus(D) will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant[a](E) in the Lord. 8 I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our[b] circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.(F)
Footnotes
- Colossians 4:7 Or slave; also in verse 12
- Colossians 4:8 Some manuscripts that he may know about your
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