{"reader_html":"<h1 class=\"chapter-heading\">Colossians<span class=\"chapter-label\">Chapter 4<\/span><\/h1>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"1\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,1,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">1<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Masters, do to your servants that which is just and equal: knowing that you also have a master in heaven.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"2\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,2,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">2<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Be instant in prayer; watching in it with thanksgiving:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"3\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,3,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">3<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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;)<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"4\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,4,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">4<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">That I may make it manifest as I ought to speak.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"5\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,5,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">5<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Walk with wisdom towards them that are without, redeeming the time.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"6\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,6,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">6<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Let your speech be always in grace seasoned with salt: that you may know how you ought to answer every man.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"7\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,7,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">7<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">All the things that concern me, Tychicus, our dearest brother, and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will make known to you,<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"8\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,8,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">8<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Whom I have sent to you for this same purpose, that he may know the things that concern you, and comfort your hearts,<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"9\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,9,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">9<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"10\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,10,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">10<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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:<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"11\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,11,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">11<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"12\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,12,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">12<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"13\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,13,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">13<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"14\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,14,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">14<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Luke, the most dear physician, saluteth you: and Demas.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"15\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,15,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">15<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"16\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,16,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">16<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">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.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"17\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,17,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">17<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.<\/span> <\/p>\n<p class=\"verse-para\"><sup class=\"vnum\" data-v=\"18\" onclick=\"loadParallel(2,12,4,18,&quot;Colossians&quot;)\">18<\/sup><span class=\"vtext\">The salutation of Paul with my own hand. 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