The final salutation – prayer and blessing

7 Tychicus, a beloved brother in Christ. He is a faithful servant, working with me for the Lord. He will give you all the news about me. Which are happening to me.
Colossians 4: 7

8 That is why I am sending him to you. I want you to know what we are talking about. And I am sending him to you for this very purpose.
Colossians 4: 8

9 I am sending Onesimus with him. He is a faithful and dear brother to us. He is one of your group. Tychicus and Onesimus will tell you everything that happened here.
Colossians 4: 9

10 Greetings from Aristarchus. He is in prison with me. Greetings from Mark, Barnabas’ cousin. I have already given you instructions about him. When he comes, welcome him.
Colossians 4:10

11 Jesus, also called Justus, sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers who are working with me for the kingdom of God. They are a source of comfort to me.
Colossians 4:11

12 Epaphras also greets you. He is one of your group and one of the servants of Christ Jesus. He always prays earnestly to God for all of you so that you may grow spiritually and receive all that God wants you to have.
Colossians 4:12

13 I know he has worked hard for you and for the people of Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Colossians 4:13

14 Demas and our dear friend the physician Luke, send greetings.
Colossians 4:14

15 Greet the brothers and sisters in Laodicea. Greet Nymphas and the church that is attached to his house.
Colossians 4:15

16 And when this epistle is read among you, make sure that it be read unto the church of Laodicea. And you read the letter I wrote to the church in Laodicea.
Colossians 4:16

17 Say to Archippus, “Do what the Lord has given you to do.”
Colossians 4:17

18 I, Paul, wish you all the best and write this with my own hand. Remember I am in prison. The grace of God be with you.
Colossians 4:18

Encouragement and exhortation

2 I beseech Euodia and Syntyche to agree with one another, because ye are of God.
Philippians 4: 2

3 My friends, because you have served me faithfully, I ask you to help these women to do this. They have worked hard with Clement to spread the gospel on my behalf and with my colleagues. Their names are written in the book of life.
Philippians 4: 3

4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again, enjoy.
Philippians 4: 4

5 Let everyone know your humility. The Lord is coming soon.
Philippians 4: 5

6 Don’t worry about anything. But in any case, pray to God for what you need. And whenever you pray, give thanks.
Philippians 4: 6

7 God’s peace is too great for us to comprehend. But that peace will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4: 7

8 Brothers and sisters, pay attention to the things that are true, honorable, right, pure, lovable, and praiseworthy. Always think of things that are excellent and commendable.
Philippians 4: 8

9 Do the things you learned and received from me. Do the things you heard from me and the things you saw me doing. God who gives peace will be with you.
Philippians 4: 9

The blessing of forgiveness

1 Man rejoices greatly when his sins are forgiven. Blessed is that man, when his sins are blotted out.
Psalm 32: 1

2 Blessed is the man to whom, the Lord will grant. Blessed is the man who does not conceal his sins.
Psalm 32: 2

3 I have prayed unto you again and again, but I have not told you my secret sins. I became weak all the time whenever I prayed.
Psalm 32: 3

4 Thou hast made my life hard, day and night. I have become like dry land in the scorching heat of summer.
Psalm 32: 4

5 But then I decided to confess all my sins to the Lord. Lord, I told you about my sins. I did not hide any guilt from you. And you forgave me for all my sins.
Psalm 32: 5

6 Therefore, O God, let all your followers pray to you. Your followers should pray even when adversity is as terrible as a flood.
Psalm 32: 6

7 You are my refuge, O God. You protect me in my troubles. Surround me and protect me. So I would sing about him as you saved me.
Psalm 32: 7

8 Thus saith the LORD, I will teach thee, and guide thee in the way that thou shouldest live: I will save thee, and will be thy guide.
Psalm 32: 8

9 So don’t be foolish like a horse or a donkey. People should use restraints to control those animals. Without those things, those animals will not come near you. “
Psalm 32: 9

10 Wicked people will suffer a lot. But the true love of God surrounds those who trust in the Lord.
Psalm 32:10