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Colossians 4

Colossians 4:13

Greetings from Paul’s Fellow Workers · Colossians 4:7–14
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Translations

Modern
For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
Traditional
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Literal
For I testify for him that he has much distress for you and those in Laodicea and those in Hierapolis.
Latin
Testimonium enim illi perhibeo quod habet multum laborem pro vobis, et pro iis qui sunt Laodiciæ, et qui Hierapoli.

Original

Greek
English
For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Notes

Colossians 4:13

Laodicea and Hierapolis were the two most important cities in the Lycus River valley. Epaphras prayed for believers in Colossae and these nearby cities. This suggests that Epaphras was probably the first person to share the good news about Jesus in all three of these cities.

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)

Parallels

Romans 16:21–23

Places

Hierapolis: City in Phrygia, home to a Christian community Laodicea: A city in Asia Minor

Glossary

Asia Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Hierapolis Letter to Philemon Letter to the Colossians Lucius

Topics

Christian Minister: Zealous: Epaphras Hierapolis: Christians In Laodicea: Epaphras' Zeal For Zeal: Holy: Epaphras Zeal: should be Exhibited for the Welfare of Saints