Colossians 4:1-6
New American Standard Bible
Chapter 4
1Masters, grant your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
3praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned;
4that I may make it clear in the way that I ought to proclaim it.
King James Version
Christian Standard Bible
2Devote yourselves to prayer; stay alert in it with thanksgiving.
3At the same time, pray also for us that God may open a door to us for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains,
4so that I may make it known as I should.
5Act wisely toward outsiders, making the most of the time.
6Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer each person.
New Living Translation
Chapter 4
1Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master — in heaven.English Standard Version
Chapter 4
1Masters, treat your bondservants justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.New International Version
2Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.
3And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains.
4Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should.
5Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; make the most of every opportunity.
6Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.