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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,...
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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...
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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...
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CHAPTER 4
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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 ...
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COMMENDATIONS AND SALUTATIONS.
Colossians 4:7. Tychicus: _cf._ Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Titus 3:12;...
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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...
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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...
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BEAR... RECORD. See 2 Corinthians 8:3.
ZEAL. Greek. _ze los,_ but the texts read " _ponos_ " labour. Compare
Colossians 4:12....
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_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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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_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...
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EXHORTATION AND GREETING
2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen....
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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...
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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...
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[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...
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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...
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The anxiety of Epaphras for these Churches was probably due to his
connexion with them, either as founder or teacher....
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COMMENDATION OF THE BEARERS OF THE LETTER, WITH SALUTATIONS FROM HIS
FELLOW-WORKERS AND HIMSELF....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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(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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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_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...
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LAODICEA-HIERAPOLIS; both cities of Phrygia, in the vicinity of
Colosse, the former on the west, the latter on the north-west....
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Greetings from various persons in Rome:...
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FOR I BEAR HIM RECORD THAT HE HATH A GREAT ZEAL FOR YOU, AND THEM THAT
ARE IN LAODICEA, AND THEM IN HIERAPOLIS....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Colossians 4:13 For G1063 bear G3140 him G846 witness G3140 (G5719)
that G3754 has G2192 (G5719) great...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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CONTENTS: Consistent Christian living and fellowship of believers.
CHARACTERS: God, Paul, Christ, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus,
Marcus, Barnabas, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Archippus.
CONCLUSI...
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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...
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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....
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_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...
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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
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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....
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_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...
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EXPOSITION
COLOSSIANS 4:1
(See Colossians 3:1.)
COLOSSIANS 4:2
SECTION IX. PRAYER AND
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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...
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2 Corinthians 8:3; Colossians 2:1; Colossians 4:15; Colossians 4:16;...
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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...