Colossians 4 Summary
- Final Instructions (vv. 1–6):
Paul tells masters to treat their slaves justly and fairly, remembering that they too have a Master in heaven. He urges believers to devote themselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful, and to pray for him so he can proclaim the gospel clearly. He encourages them to act wisely toward outsiders and to let their conversations be gracious and seasoned with salt, so they know how to answer everyone. - Personal Greetings (vv. 7–18):
Paul sends greetings and updates through trusted coworkers:
Paul closes by writing the final greeting with his own hand and asks them to remember his imprisonment. He ends with a blessing of grace.
Key Themes:
- Prayer and watchfulness in the Christian life.
- Wise conduct and gracious speech toward others.
- The value of Christian partnership and encouragement.
- Faithfulness in completing the work God has given.
