Kretzmann's Popular Commentary
Colossians 4:13
For I bear him record that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
For I bear him record that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
COLOSSIANS 4:13 polu.n po,non Instead of po,non, which is a rare word in the New Testament (it occurs only here and in Revelation 16:10,...
Verse 13. _HE HATH A GREAT ZEAL FOR YOU_] Instead of ζηλον πολυν, much zeal, ABCD**, several others, with _versions_ and _fathers_, read πολυν πονον, _much labour_; they are here nearly of the same me...
FOR I BEAR HIM RECORD - Paul had had abundant opportunity to know what were his feelings in regard to these churches. A GREAT ZEAL FOR YOU - A great desire to promote your welfare. AND THEM THAT ARE...
CHAPTER 4 __ 1. Prayer and ministry (Colossians 4:2) 2. Walking in wisdom (Colossians 4:5) 3. The fellowship of the saints in their service (Colossians 4:7) 4. The conclusion ...
COMMENDATIONS AND SALUTATIONS. Colossians 4:7. Tychicus: _cf._ Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Titus 3:12;...
THE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CHRISTIAN (Colossians 3:18-25 ; Colossians 4:1) _ 4:1 Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not treat th...
Epaphras, one of yourselves, the slave of Jesus Christ, greets you. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand mature and fully assured in the faith, engaged in doing the will of God...
BEAR... RECORD. See 2 Corinthians 8:3. ZEAL. Greek. _ze los,_ but the texts read " _ponos_ " labour. Compare Colossians 4:12....
_zeal_ LABOUR, R.V. (so Latin Versions; Wyclif, "_traveil_"), adopting a somewhat better supported reading, of which that represented in A.V. is probably a transcriber's _explanation_. _Laodicea_ See...
ΠΟΛῪΝ ΠῸΝΟΝ אABCP Syrpal (ut vid.). πολὺν κόνον D*G. ζῆλον πολὺν Text. Rec. with KL, etc. Other readings are πολὺν ζῆλον Dbc; πολὺν πόθον 10. 31 al.; πολὺν� 6. 67**. External evidence determines for t...
7–17. _Personal matters and final words_ Colossians 4:7-9. _The messengers commended to them_. (Colossians 4:7) I said “pray for us,” “I am lying bound,” but you will want to know all about me. This...
ΜΑΡΤΥΡΏ _praes. ind. act. от_ ΜΑΡΤΥΡΈΩ (G3140) свидетельствовать, удостоверять. ΈΧΕΙ _praes. ind. act. от_ ΈΧ (G2192) иметь. _Praes._ указывает на его текущее и длительное обладание, ΠΌΝΟΣ (G4192) ра...
12. EPAPHRAS, WHO IS ONE OF YOU, A SERVANT TO CHRIST JESUS, SALUTETH YOU, ALWAYS STRIVING FOR YOU IN HIS PRAYERS, THAT YE MAY STAND PERFECT AND FULLY ASSURED IN ALL THE WILL OF GOD. 13. FOR I BEAR HIM...
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. A GREAT ZEAL. 'Aleph (') A B C, Vulgate, have 'much labour' [ ponon (G4192) for zeel...
_CORRECTION-DEPORTMENT_ 17 We should always distinguish between our place "in _ Christ_ " and "in the Lord". "In _ Christ_ " physical distinctions vanish, even the distinction between the sexes is go...
EXHORTATION AND GREETING 2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen....
CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED THE COLOSSIANS _HELEN POCOCK_ A word list is at the end. It explains words with a *star by them. CHAPTER 4 V1 Masters, give what is good and fair to your sla...
[7. Conclusion of the Epistle. (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to prayer (especially for St. Paul himself), and to wisdom towards those without, both in deed and in word (Colossians 4:2). (2) COMMENDATION...
On the natural union of Laodicea and Hierapolis with Colossæ, partly local and historical, partly, no doubt, having reference to their conversion by the same instrumentality (of Epaphras), see Note on...
CHAPTER 4 SALUTATIONS FROM THE PRISONER'S FRIENDS Colossians 4:10 (R.V.) Here are men of different races, unknown to each other by face, clasping hands across the seas, and feeling that the repulsio...
The anxiety of Epaphras for these Churches was probably due to his connexion with them, either as founder or teacher....
COMMENDATION OF THE BEARERS OF THE LETTER, WITH SALUTATIONS FROM HIS FELLOW-WORKERS AND HIMSELF....
CHRISTIAN GREETINGS Colossians 4:10 What a noble group had gathered round the Apostle in his enforced residence in Rome! That hired room of his must have been filled time after time with most interes...
The true purpose of life for the saints and faithful in Christ is to the maintenance of a twofold relationship- toward God, and toward those who are without. The first is covered by prayer as it inclu...
It should be remembered that Epaphras was likely the one who converted many of these brethren (1:6-8). He was from that area and was a slave of the Lord. He sent greetings to them and agonized regular...
(7) All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: (8) Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might kn...
The most cursory reader discerns at once that the epistle to the Colossians is the counterpart of that to the Ephesians. They are in nowise the same, but may be viewed each as a supplement to the othe...
It will be observed how the apostle consequently introduces Christ into them, and especially in regard to those who are subject in them, wives and children; in order to sanctify, by so exalted a motiv...
FOR I BEAR HIM RECORD,.... The apostle was an eye and ear witness of his fervent prayers, his labour of love, and zealous affection for these saints and others; and therefore, as he judged he ought, h...
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them _that are_ in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. Ver. 13. _And them that are in Laodicea_] A minister must be like the sun, that shin...
_Epaphras, always labouring_ Αγωνιζομενος, _striving_, or _agonizing; for you in prayers_ The word properly denotes contending, or combating in the games; here it signifies the greatest fervency of de...
LAODICEA-HIERAPOLIS; both cities of Phrygia, in the vicinity of Colosse, the former on the west, the latter on the north-west....
There is no reason for a chapter division at this point, for the responsibility of masters is closely linked with that of servants, which we have seen would include the relationship between employers...
Personal Greetings - 4:7-18 (I did not try to add Luscombe's paraphrase to these verses.) 7TYCHICUS, A BELOVED BROTHER, FAITHFUL MINISTER, AND FELLOW SERVANT IN THE LORD, WILL TELL YOU ALL THE NEWS...
FOR. BEAR HIM WITNESS, THAT HE HATH MUCH LABOR FOR YOU, AND FOR THEM IN LAODICEA, AND FOR THEM IN HIERAPOLIS. 'FOR. BEAR HIM WITNESS' -'I can vouch for him' (Knox); 'From my own observation. can tel...
10-18 Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men hav...
FOR I BEAR HIM RECORD, THAT HE HATH A GREAT ZEAL FOR YOU; for, saith the apostle, though I am not privy to his secret prayers, yet I can bear him witness, and do give him mine own testimony, that he h...
Colossians 4:13 For G1063 bear G3140 him G846 witness G3140 (G5719) that G3754 has G2192 (G5719) great...
This division of the Epistle is brief. It may be divided into three paragraphs: (1.) Personal intelligence (Colossians 4:7-9). (2.) Greetings _from_ Paul's companions (Colossians 4:10-14), and _to_ t...
Colossians 4:13. FOR I BEAR HIM WITNESS. The Apostle confirms the message, as an attesting witness. HATH MUCH LABOR FOR YOU. ‘Zeal' is poorly supported, but was substituted for ‘labor, since the latt...
AND FOR THEM IN HIERAPOLIS (κα των εν Hιερα Πολε). The third of the three cities in the Lycus Valley which had not seen Paul's face (Colossians 2:1). It was across the valley from Laodicea. Probabl...
CONTENTS: Consistent Christian living and fellowship of believers. CHARACTERS: God, Paul, Christ, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Marcus, Barnabas, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Archippus. CONCLUSI...
Colossians 4:1. _Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal._ Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew tha...
HIS HARD WORK. Epaphras felt an obligation toward the churches at Colossae, Hierapolis and Laodicea. He may have helped begin them, and had been their teacher....
_Epaphras, who is one of you._ THE SYMPATHY OF CHRISTIANITY 1. If you think of Christianity as a great thought, a transcendental doctrine, a grand conception, you are right; and if you think the prea...
COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 4:13 IN LAODICEA AND IN HIERAPOLIS. Towns near Colossae in the Lycus Valley (on Laodicea, see Colossians 2:1). Both churches had close
COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 4:7 Personal Greetings and Instructions. After praising the “letter carriers,” Paul sends greetings from the ministry associates who are with him during his imprisonment....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Colossians 4:12. ALWAYS LABOURING FERVENTLY FOR YOU.—R.V. “always striving.” Lit. “agonising.” Like the mighty wrestler who held the Angel till daybreak, Epaphras inte...
EXPOSITION COLOSSIANS 4:1 (See Colossians 3:1.) COLOSSIANS 4:2 SECTION IX. PRAYER AND
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal [pay them a decent salary]; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving (Col...
2 Corinthians 8:3; Colossians 2:1; Colossians 4:15; Colossians 4:16;...
Zeal [ζ η λ ο ν]. Read ponon labor, which occurs elsewhere only in Revelation 16:10; Revelation 16:11; Revelation 21:4, in the sense of pain. Ponov labor is from the root of penomai to work for one's...