1. The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.
2. In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;
3. praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which also I have been bound,
4. that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;
5. in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;
6. your word always in grace--with salt being seasoned--to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.
7. All the things concerning me make known to you shall Tychicus--the beloved brother, and faithful ministrant, and fellow-servant in the Lord--