Colossians 4:11

Translations

Modern

Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

Traditional

And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

Literal

…and also Jesus who is called Justus, these being the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God of the circumcision, who became a comfort to me.

Latin

…et Jesus, qui dicitur Justus: qui sunt ex circumcisione: hi soli sunt adjutores mei in regno Dei, qui mihi fuerunt solatio.

Original

Greek

English

Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.

Notes

Colossians 4:11

Jesus, who is called Justus, appears only in this part of the New Testament. Paul uses the family name Justus because Jesus (meaning the Lord saves) was a common name among Jews in the first century.

Colossians 4:10–14

Out of the six people named, five are also mentioned in Philemon 1:23–24.

Colossians 4:7–18

Most New Testament letters end with greetings and mentions of co-workers and travel plans. But this section of Colossians is longer than usual. Since Paul could not travel, he might have wanted the Colossians to stay connected with his co-workers. This would help them avoid being misled by false teachers.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul)

Related verses

Acts 11:2
So when Peter went up to Jerusalem, the circumcised believers took issue with him
1 Thessalonians 3:2
We sent Timothy, our brother and fellow worker for God in the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and encourage you in your faith,
Acts 10:45
All the circumcised believers who had accompanied Peter were astounded that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out even on the Gentiles.
Romans 4:12
And he is also the father of the circumcised who not only are circumcised, but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
Philemon 1:1
Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker,
Philemon 1:24
…as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
2 Corinthians 6:1
As God’s fellow workers, then, we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.
Titus 1:10
For many are rebellious and full of empty talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision,
2 Corinthians 7:6–7
But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the arrival of Titus,
Colossians 4:7
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.
1 Corinthians 3:5–9
What then is Apollos? And what is Paul? They are servants through whom you believed, as the Lord has assigned to each his role.
Ephesians 2:11
Therefore remember that formerly you who are Gentiles in the flesh and called uncircumcised by the so-called circumcision (that done in the body by human hands)—

Parallels

Romans 16:21–23

People

Justus: Jesus Justus, a Jewish believer who supported Paul

Glossary

Aristarchus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Jesus John Mark Justus Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Luke (Person) Nazarene

Topics

Circumcision: A Designation of the Jews Justus: Also Called Jesus: A Disciple in Rome Mark: Fellow-Worker with Paul at Rome Religious Zeal: Exemplified

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