Colossians 4:17

Translations

Modern

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

Traditional

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

Literal

And say to Archippus: “See to the ministry that you received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

Latin

Et dicite Archippo: Vide ministerium, quod accepisti in Domino, ut illud impleas.

Original

Greek

English

Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”

Notes

Colossians 4:17

Archippus (see also Philemon 1:2): We do not have any way of knowing more information about the work the Lord assigned to him.

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

Philemon 1:2
…to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets at your house:
Acts 1:17
He was one of our number and shared in this ministry.”
1 Timothy 6:20
O Timothy, guard what has been entrusted to you. Avoid irreverent, empty chatter and the opposing arguments of so-called “knowledge,”
2 Timothy 1:6
For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
2 Timothy 4:1–5
I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of His appearing and His kingdom:
1 Corinthians 4:1–2
So then, men ought to regard us as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
Ephesians 4:11
And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers,
2 Chronicles 29:11
Now, my sons, do not be negligent, for the LORD has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, to minister before Him, and to burn incense.”
Ezekiel 44:23–24
They are to teach My people the difference between the holy and the common and show them how to discern between the clean and the unclean.
Acts 20:28
Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood.
1 Timothy 4:16
Pay close attention to your life and to your teaching. Persevere in these things, for by so doing you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
1 Timothy 4:6
By pointing out these things to the brothers, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished by the words of faith and sound instruction that you have followed.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 16:19–24 2 Thessalonians 3:16–18

People

Archippus: Fellow soldier and minister in Colossae

Glossary

Archippus Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Letter to the Colossians Philemon (Person)

Topics

Archippus: A Disciple at Colossae Christian Minister: Call of Christian Minister: Duties of Ministers: Faithful: Archippus Watchfulness: General Scriptures Concerning

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