Colossians 4:9-17

9and 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].

10Aristarchus, 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);

11and 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.

12Epaphras, 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.

13For I testify for him that he has worked strenuously for you and for the believers in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.

14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you.

15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

16When 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.

17And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”