Paul closes his letter with encouragement for the believers to keep on praying, and be devoted, watchful, and thankful in it. He also asked for prayer, not to be released from prison, but to proclaim the mystery of Christ, which as he said in 1:27, "which is Christ in you, the hope of glory!" Paul reminded them to be wise with their words and actions to non-Christians, and that it should be full of grace. Then Paul spoke of various people and their greetings to the church,, as well as addressed some people in Colossae. One of which was Archippus, and Paul told him, "See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord." This letter was to be read to nearby churches, and their letters should be read at Colossae. Paul signed his letter, and then ended it as he began (Vaugh), "Grace be with you!"
