The
Book of Colossians
During the first generation after Jesus, Paul's epistles to
various churches helped establish early Christian theology.
The book of Colossians was written around 59-62 A.D. by Paul while
in prison and is similar to the book of Ephesians. Teaching Christ
crucified; when you have seen the son, you have seen the father.
(John 14:9). The book of Colossians tells us about the laws and
ordinances being no longer necessary after Christ. "Christ came to
fulfilled the law." (Matthew 5:17-20). Not only did Christ fulfill
the law; but He also symbolically became our Passover. (I
Corinthians 5:6-7). This eliminated the need for the sacrificial
laws. "Christ became the one time sacrificial lamb for the sins of
the world." (Romans 8:3, John 1:29).
Colossians 1
1Paul,
an apostle of Jesus
Christ by the will of
God, and Timotheus our
brother. Both chosen by God to be
messengers of Jesus
Christ.
2To
the saints and faithful
brethren in Christ which
are at Colosse: Grace be
unto you, and peace,
from God our Father and
the Lord Jesus Christ.
To the faithful
Christian brothers, the Colossians. (The set aside
ones).
3We
give thanks to God and
the Father of our Lord
Jesus Christ, praying
always for you.
Always giving thanks to
God for the Colossians when when
they prayed
to Him.
4Since
we heard of your faith
in Christ Jesus, and of
the love which ye have
to all the saints.
We know that you
trust in the Lord and
love his people. (Those
who are believers).
5For
the hope which is laid
up for you in heaven,
whereof ye heard before
in the word of the truth
of the gospel.
You have been looking
forward to the joys of
heaven ever since The
God News was first
preached to you.
6Which
is come unto you, as it
is in all the world; and
bringeth forth fruit, as
it doth also in you,
since the day ye heard
of it, and knew the
grace of God in truth.
This same Good
News that came to you is
going out all over the
world and changing lives
everywhere, for those
who have eyes to see and
ears to hear. (This is
happening today more
than ever before as
teachers can now
broadcast over the world
wide web). This is our
goal at the "Good News
Ministry."
7As
ye also learned of
Epaphras our dear
fellowservant, who is
for you a faithful
minister of Christ.
Epaphras, a
faithful servent of
Jesus Christ, was the
one who brought you this
Good News. Epaphras was
a fellow prisoner with
Paul. (Philemon 1:23). He
founded the church at Colosse,
teaching the Christian
faith.
8Who
also declared unto us
your love in the Spirit.
He is the one who
told you about the great
love for others through
the Holy Spirit. Love
for those who produce
the good
fruit of the Spirit;
spreading the truth of
the word, leaving out
all the traditions of
men.
9For
this cause we also,
since the day we heard
it, do not cease to pray
for you, and to desire
that ye might be filled
with the knowledge of
his will in all wisdom
and spiritual
understanding.
Knowledge and wisdom to
understand God's plan
from the beginning till
the very end.
Remember that all wisdom
comes from God.
(Proverbs 1:7, Isaiah
28:29, James 3:17). What
we do not learn and
understand here on
earth, will all be open
to us at the return of
Christ. "No truth will
be undiscovered."
10That
ye might walk worthy of
the Lord unto all
pleasing, being fruitful
in every good work, and
increasing in the
knowledge of God.
Honor the Lord in the
way you live, always
doing good and kind
things for others.
Learning from God the
truth in the Word so
that we can share it
with others. (Those who
will open their eyes and
ears). "Many will
listen, but most won't
hear or see the truth."
(They are caught up in
old wives tales,
traditions of men, ways
of the world and false
teachings).
11Strengthened
with all might,
according to his
glorious power, unto all
patience and
longsuffering with
joyfulness.
Praying for strength and
patience that you will
be filled with His
glorious power. Our
Heavenly Father has
patience and
longsuffering for us,
that we all come to
salvation. (II Peter
3:9).
12Giving
thanks unto the Father,
which hath made us meet
to be partakers of the
inheritance of the
saints in light.
Always thanking the Lord
for making us partakers
in the learning and
teaching of the Word.
Thanking Him for leading
us towards other
believers who bring
forth The Good News. God
has many good teachers
working on His side;
when He guides you to
someone with knowledge,
don't reject him because
your hung up on the
teachings of one
specific priest, pastor,
or teacher. Their is a
huge many member body of
Christ in the world
today, and we can learn
something from all our
brothers and sisters in
Christ.
13Who
hath delivered us from
the power of darkness,
and hath translated us
into the kingdom of his
dear Son. The
Lord has rescued us from
the darkness of Satan's
kingdom, and brought us
into the Kingdom of His
Son Jesus Christ; "The Light
of the world."
14In
whom we have redemption
through his blood, even
the forgiveness of sins.
He bought our
freedom with His blood
and forgave us of all
our sins. Listen up
people! He bought your
freedom with His life;
so don't get yourself
back into bondage under
some church who think
they have all the
answers about salvation
as long as you follow
their rules and
doctrine. "You are a
free agent in Christ, so
start acting like one."
15Who
is the image of the
invisible God, the
firstborn of every
creature. Christ
being in the exact
likeness of God. Christ
was before any other
creature. "Emmanuel" God
with us.
16For
by him were all things
created, that are in
heaven, and that are in
earth, visible and
invisible, whether they
be thrones, or
dominions, or
principalities, or
powers: all things were
created by him, and for
him. Christ
Himself is the creator
of all things in heaven
and earth. Even in the
spirit world that is
invisible to us, it was
all made by Christ.
Everything
was made for His use and
glory. (Romans 11:36).
17And
he is before all things,
and by him all things
consist. He was
before anything else;
and by Him all things
are held together. He is
the binding force that
keeps all things in
order. (John 1:1,
Hebrews 1:3).
18And
he is the head of the
body, the church: who is
the beginning, the
firstborn from the dead;
that in all things he
might have the
preeminence. The
head of the body of the
church which is made up
of His people. This word
"preeminence" in Greek
is: ("proteuo" Strong's
#G4409 meaning, to be
first in rank or
influence). There is no
higher than Christ. "He was that
first born." (Revelations
1:5).
19For
it pleased the Father
that in him should all
fulness dwell.
The full Godhead rest in
Christ. (The Father, the
Son, The Holy Spirit). All power was
given to Him in heaven
and earth. (Matthew
28:18).
20And,
having made peace
through the blood of his
cross, by him to
reconcile all things
unto himself; by him, I
say, whether they be
things in earth, or
things in heaven.
It was what Christ did
that cleared the path
for all things to come to
him. "All things in
heaven and earth." It
was Christ's death on
the cross that made us
right with God through
His blood. (2
Corinthians 5:21).
21And
you, that were sometime
alienated and enemies in
your mind by wicked
works, yet now hath he
reconciled. This
includes everyone who
was once far from God.
Enemies of God because
of their wickedness, but
now He has made them His
friends. (He has
forgiven you for your
sins of the past).
22In
the body of his flesh
through death, to
present you holy and
unblameable and
unreproveable in his
sight. He did
this for you through His
death on the cross.
Because of this, He has
brought you into the
very presence of God.
(No sin left in you, it
is gone and blotted out
of the book of life).
The best part is that
through repentance we
can keep it that way. "It
is God's will." (II Peter
3:9). When you screw up
(and we all do at
times), repent directly
to the Heavenly Father;
not some man or woman
who think they are your
mediator. "Go right to
the source." God wants
to hear from you, not
some jaw flapper.
23If
ye continue in the faith
grounded and settled,
and be not moved away
from the hope of the
gospel, which ye have
heard, and which was
preached to every
creature which is under
heaven; whereof I Paul
am made a minister.
"There is a
condition here."
Keep the faith
and stand strong in the
Word of God. Convinced
of the Good News that
Jesus died for you and
always trusting in Him.
Remember that Paul
wanted to destroy the
church before his
conversion, but He
listened to God and
became one of His best
disciples. After all,
Paul wrote most
of the new testament.
24Who
now rejoice in my
sufferings for you, and
fill up that which is
behind of the
afflictions of Christ in
my flesh for his body's
sake, which is the
church. Paul was
in prison in Rome as
part of his suffering,
but was happy because he
was continuing the work
of the Lord.
25Whereof
I am made a minister,
according to the
dispensation of God
which is given to me for
you, to fulfil the word
of God. God sent
Paul to help the church
and to reveal His plan
to the Gentiles. Without
much of Paul's teachings
of the word, we would
have never had the
reformation and freedom
for Christians.
26Even
the mystery which hath
been hid from ages and
from generations, but
now is made manifest to
his saints. This
mystery kept secret for
centuries and
generations past (hidden
for ages), would now be
opened to those who love
Him. (Romans 16:25, I
Corinthians 2:7,
Ephesians 3:9).
27To
whom God would make
known what is the riches
of the glory of this
mystery among the
Gentiles; which is
Christ in you, the hope
of glory. The
mystery that Christ in
your hearts is your only
hope of glory. But,
there is a deeper
meaning of the mystery
here, and it would be opened
to everyone who
believes. The mystery
would be explained by
Christ in Matthew
13:35-39 and John 8:44
about the tares and
children of the devil.
The two churches, Smyrna
and Philadelphia knew
the mystery.
(Revelations 2:10, 3:7),
both also having the
"Key of David."
Read our newsletter
study topic titled "The
Key of David,"
and Sons of Cain," for a
better understanding.
28Whom
we preach, warning every
man, and teaching every
man in all wisdom; that
we may present every man
perfect in Christ Jesus.
Spreading the
Good News and staying
true to the Word and
Jesus Christ.
29Whereunto
I also labour, striving
according to his
working, which worketh
in me mightily.
Bringing forth the truth
in the Word boldly and
with vigor because of
Christ being at work
within. "When you teach
truth in Gods Word, it
is the Holy Spirit
talking within you."
Colossians 2
1For
I would that ye knew
what great conflict I
have for you, and for
them at Laodicea, and
for as many as have not
seen my face in the
flesh. Many of
you never known me
personally, but I have
prayed for you and the
church at Laodicea.
"Paul loved all who
would strive for the
truth."
2That
their hearts might be
comforted, being knit
together in love, and
unto all riches of the
full assurance of
understanding, to the
acknowledgement of the
mystery of God, and of
the Father, and of
Christ. I asked
God for you that you
would be encouraged and
strong in love and that
you have the full
understanding about
God's secret plan. It is
made known in Christ
Himself. Understand
Christ and His word and
all secrets will be
opened to you.
3In
whom are hid all the
treasures of wisdom and
knowledge. Christ
is all wisdom and
knowledge.
4And
this I say, lest any man
should beguile you with
enticing words.
Don't let smooth talkers to pull
you from the truth of
the Word. (Watch for
those who think they
have all the answers).
5For
though I be absent in
the flesh, yet am I with
you in the spirit,
joying and beholding
your order, and the
stedfastness of your
faith in Christ.
Even when I am far away
from you, I am with you
in spirit and happy for
you because of your
strong faith in Christ.
6As
ye have therefore
received Christ Jesus
the Lord, so walk ye in
him. Now that you
trust in Christ, keep
Him in your daily lives.
(Everyday in Christ will
help you through all
trials and tribulations
of this world).
7Rooted
and built up in him, and
stablished in the faith,
as ye have been taught,
abounding therein with
thanksgiving.
Let your roots grow deep
into Him and in faith, always thanking God for
this. (The more you
learn about the word,
the more you will become
rooted and stronger in
your faith).
8Beware
lest any man spoil you
through philosophy and
vain deceit, after the
tradition of men, after
the rudiments of the
world, and not after
Christ. Forget
about the philosophy and
traditions of men who
follow the wickedness of
this world instead of
Christ. You know, we all
need to live in this
world, but we do not
need to take part in
it's wickedness. When
you do, it hurts our
Heavenly Father, just as
it would hurt any parent
who cares for their
child. Do what you need
to do each day to get
by, but always lean
towards the spirit in
your decisions.
9For
in him dwelleth all the
fulness of the Godhead
bodily. The full
Godhead rests in Christ.
That's why we pray in
Christ's name.
10And
ye are complete in him,
which is the head of all
principality and power.
You have everything when
you have Christ, filled
with God through your
union with Christ. There
is no higher authority
or power. I am sure you
have all heard the term
"He or she is the
real deal." Stick
with the main source,
"Only Christ is the real
deal." Man will
always let you down.
11In
whom also ye are
circumcised with the
circumcision made
without hands, in
putting off the body of
the sins of the flesh by
the circumcision of
Christ. Not a
physical circumcision,
but a spiritual
circumcision of the mind
and heart for both male
and female.
12Buried
with him in baptism,
wherein also ye are
risen with him through
the faith of the
operation of God, who
hath raised him from the
dead. Through
baptism you spiritually
died and were buried
with Christ; and then
you came up out of death
with Him. "Now you have
a new life in Christ."
Now you need to work
hard to keep it in
control and away from
your old sinful self.
13And
you, being dead in your
sins and the
uncircumcision of your
flesh, hath he quickened
together with him,
having forgiven you all
trespasses. Dead
in your sins, then He
gave you the very life
of Christ because He
forgave all your sins.
You will still mess up
at times; but Just do
your best, repent when
necessary, and that will
be acceptable to the
Heavenly Father.
14Blotting
out the handwriting of
ordinances that was
against us, which was
contrary to us, and took
it out of the way,
nailing it to his cross.
Taking away all
the ordinances and
nailing them to the
cross. No ceremonial
laws; However, we still
have the law of the
commandments of God.
Remember, Christ came to
fulfill the law, not
destroy it. (Matthew
5:17). (The ten
commandments are a good
guide line to righteous
living).
15And
having spoiled
principalities and
powers, he made a shew
of them openly,
triumphing over them in
it. God took
Satan's power to accuse
you of sin. Christ's
triumph at the cross
took away your sins.
"Christ
has the victory, you get
the reward." What
reward? Christ has set
you free from sin and
bondage under any
religion.
16Let
no man therefore judge
you in meat, or in
drink, or in respect of
an holyday, or of the
new moon, or of the
sabbath days.
Don't let anyone
criticize you for what
you eat or drink, or for
not celebrating Jewish
holiday's and feasts.
Christ became these
things and all things
are in Christ. (Keeping
certain holidays and
celebrating traditions
of men will have nothing
to do with your
salvation).
17Which
are a shadow of things
to come; but the body is
of Christ. These
things were only
temporary rules that
ended when Christ came.
Only shadows of the real
thing which is Christ
Himself. This is part of
that mystery in the
prior chapter.
(Colossians 1:26-27).
18Let
no man beguile you of
your reward in a
voluntary humility and
worshipping of angels,
intruding into those
things which he hath not
seen, vainly puffed up
by his fleshly mind.
Don't let man
deceive you with a bunch
of their vain ideas and
traditions. (It will
only lead you to
bondage, more rules and
false doctrine).
19And
not holding the Head,
from which all the body
by joints and bands
having nourishment
ministered, and knit
together, increaseth
with the increase of
God. People like
this are not connected
to Christ, they are held
by false doctrine and
traditions. Remember
that Christ is the head
and we are the body of
Christ. "Joined and growing
in strength and faith
from God."
20Wherefore
if ye be dead with
Christ from the
rudiments of the world,
why, as though living in
the world, are ye
subject to ordinances.
Why follow the
worlds ideas of how to
be saved by obeying a
bunch of rules and
ordinances. In Christ
you are not bound by
those things. Once
again, your a free
agent, Enjoy your
freedom in Christ Jesus.
21Touch
not; taste not; handle
not. Not eating,
tasting, or touching
certain foods. "This will
get you nowhere."
22Which
all are to perish with
the using; after the
commandments and
doctrines of men?
Food was made to be
eaten, these rules were
just traditions of men.
23Which
things have indeed a
shew of wisdom in will
worship, and humility,
and neglecting of the
body: not in any honour
to the satisfying of the
flesh. These
rules seem good because
they require devotion
and some foods may be
hard on the body, but
they have no effect on
your salvation. Keeping
these rules only makes
one proud. "Pride was
Satan's downfall."
Colossians 3
1If
ye then be risen with
Christ, seek those
things which are above,
where Christ sitteth on
the right hand of God.
Sets your sights on the
things of God, not the
things of this world.
2Set
your affection on things
above, not on things on
the earth. Put
your mind on the things
of God and forget
worrying about things
down here on earth. The
world has nothing to
offer you when it comes
to salvation and eternal
life.
3For
ye are dead, and your
life is hid with Christ
in God. Your
desires of this world
should be as a dead
person. Your real life
is eternal with God in
heaven. Forget the old
self; when you become a
Christian, you become a
new person and should
think like one.
4When
Christ, who is our life,
shall appear, then shall
ye also appear with him
in glory. We will
all share the glory with
Christ when He returns.
(All knowledge in the
word will be open to
us).
5Mortify
therefore your members
which are upon the
earth; fornication,
uncleanness, inordinate
affection, evil
concupiscence, and
covetousness, which is
idolatry. Get
away from the evil
things and earthly
desires lurking within
you. Don't worship the
good things of life,
which is idolatry. Never
worship anything but
God. If you get to
caught up in this world,
its hard to get away
from under its pleasures
of the flesh.
6For
which things' sake the
wrath of God cometh on
the children of
disobedience.
God's wrath will be upon
people who do such
things. If you stick
with the ways of the
world, you will go down
with it. "Its coming
soon my friend."
7In
the which ye also walked
some time, when ye lived
in them. When you
were not in Christ, you
did the same earthly
things and they were
part of your life. "Do
your best not to keep it
that way." Change is
good, so always try to
change for the better.
8But
now ye also put off all
these; anger, wrath,
malice, blasphemy,
filthy communication out
of your mouth.
Now is the time to put
away all these rotten
things such as anger,
hatred, cursing, and
dirty language. (Don't
let these things take
you over). Don't follow
your friends or
co-workers who always
cause chaos and
confusion. "Be a leader,
not a follower."
9Lie
not one to another,
seeing that ye have put
off the old man with his
deeds. Stop
telling lies to each
other, this should be no
longer part of you. Tell
it like it is and stick
to the truth. "Remember,
the truth will set your
free."
10And
have put on the new man,
which is renewed in
knowledge after the
image of him that
created him. You
are living a new life
now; one that searches
and learns more of what
is right rather than
what is wrong. "Trying
to be more like Christ."
The new man means
"rejuvenated or
regenerated." Fill
your mind with knowledge
of the good spirit; not
the dark side that Satan
has control of.
11Where
there is neither Greek
nor Jew, circumcision
nor uncircumcision,
Barbarian, Scythian,
bond nor free: but
Christ is all, and in
all. This new
life has nothing to do
with nationality, race,
education, or social
position. It is whether
you have Christ within
you that counts. Believe
in Him and you become a
Christian. "Christ is
the only way to
salvation."
12Put
on therefore, as the
elect of God, holy and
beloved, bowels of
mercies, kindness,
humbleness of mind,
meekness, longsuffering.
You were chosen
by God who has given you
this new life, and you
should be kind and
merciful to others.
(This shows them the
compassionate side of
Christian). Most
important is to be
"patient" and wait on
the Heavenly Father. Our
Heavenly Father is
longsuffering that we
all come to repentance.
(II Peter 3:9).
13Forbearing
one another, and
forgiving one another,
if any man have a
quarrel against any:
even as Christ forgave
you, so also do ye.
Try to never hold
grudges against another.
God forgave you, so you
should be able to
forgive others. If you
hold on to grudges, you
will only hurt yourself
in the long run. It
takes away from the
goodness within you.
14And
above all these things
put on charity, which is
the bond of perfectness.
This word
"charity" is ("agape"
Strong's Greek #G26
love, that is, affection
or benevolence). Love is
above all other things
when it comes to
Christianity.
15And
let the peace of God
rule in your hearts, to
the which also ye are
called in one body; and
be ye thankful.
Have peace of mind with
Christ always present in
heart and always thank
the Heavenly Father for
things that improve the
many
member body of
Christ. (We are all in
this together till the
end).
16Let
the word of Christ dwell
in you richly in all
wisdom; teaching and
admonishing one another
in psalms and hymns and
spiritual songs, singing
with grace in your
hearts to the Lord.
The Words of
Christ will make you
wise if you study them
and teach them to
others. Sing spiritual
songs and hymns to the
Lord with thankful
hearts.
17And
whatsoever ye do in word
or deed, do all in the
name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God and
the Father by him.
Always pray to
the Heavenly Father and
ask for things in Jesus
name. (Things to better
yourself spiritually as
well as the body of
Christ).
18Wives,
submit yourselves unto
your own husbands, as it
is fit in the Lord.
Wives, submit
yourselves to your
husbands, for it is what
the Lord has planned for
you. What did I just
say? First off, I didn't
say it; it is written in
God's Word. But ladies,
lets not get all bent
out of shape over this
scripture. The word
"submit" (Strong's
#G5293 is "hupotasso"
meaning subordinate; to
be under). Paul is
simply talking about the
order of running a
successful loving
Christian family. Just
as there is rank or
positions of authority
in the office place or
in the military, there
should also be in the
family. Someone has to
make the final
decisions. "The problem
in most families now
days is that the
children rule the
parents and the wives
rule the husbands."
Everything is backwards.
But, this is not what
Paul was talking about.
Men need to step up and
take the responsibility
to guide, provide for,
and protect their
families in a loving
Christian environment.
Why? "Because that is
the way the Lord planned
it." Does that mean that
men should rule over
their wives? Not at all...
That is why in marriage
they become one flesh.
(Matthew 19:5-6). They
should work out and
discuss their family
matters together and
come up with a mutual
decision. (What pleases
one should please the
other). "Simply put,
"men should be men and
women should be women."
19Husbands,
love your wives, and be
not bitter against them.
A husband should
be loving and kind to
their wives. Treat her
like a lady and she will
be good to you.
20Children,
obey your parents in all
things: for this is well
pleasing unto the Lord.
Obey your parents
because this is what God
wants you to do.
Remember that your
parents have much more
experience in life and
are usually looking out
for your benefit.
21Fathers,
provoke not your
children to anger, lest
they be discouraged.
Don't over do it
when you correct your
child, and never tell a
child he is worthless or
no good. If you do, you
may discourage them and
they will quit trying.
22Servants,
obey in all things your
masters according to the
flesh; not with
eyeservice, as
menpleasers; but in
singleness of heart,
fearing God. Now
days this would apply to
the work place. Earn
your money and give them
a days work for a days
pay. Don't only work
hard when your employer
is watching, but try to
do your work better than
anyone else at all
times. This will get you
promotions much faster
than if your a slacker.
23And
whatsoever ye do, do it
heartily, as to the
Lord, and not unto men.
Do it as if you
were working for the
Lord, or for yourself.
24Knowing
that of the Lord ye
shall receive the reward
of the inheritance: for
ye serve the Lord
Christ. Your
inheritance is eternal
life in the end. There
is no greater reward.
25But
he that doeth wrong
shall receive for the
wrong which he hath
done: and there is no
respect of persons.
You reap what you sow;
the Lord has no
favorites that He lets
slack off.
Colossians 4
1Masters,
give unto your servants
that which is just and
equal; knowing that ye
also have a Master in
heaven.
This would also apply to
the work place today.
Treat your employees
just and fair as if it
were you doing the work.
Remember that God is
watching you closely
also.
2Continue
in prayer, and watch in
the same with
thanksgiving.
Be persistent in prayer
and watch for the
answers from the Lord.
Always be thankful when
God answers your
prayers. You know, God
is your Father, so talk
to Him like a one. He
only wants the best for
you.
3Withal
praying also for us,
that God would open unto
us a door of utterance,
to speak the mystery of
Christ, for which I am
also in bonds.
That same mystery we
talked about in
Colossians 1:27 (the key
of David), was why
Paul was in prison.
4That
I may make it manifest,
as I ought to speak.
Paul told it like
it was, he didn't pull
any punches when it came
to teaching about the
Lord.
5Walk
in wisdom toward them
that are without,
redeeming the time.
Use wisdom when planting
seed and make the most
of it when you get the
chance.
6Let
your speech be always
with grace, seasoned
with salt, that ye may
know how ye ought to
answer every man.
Grace means love, so be
gentle. But, also be a
little salty when you
teach others about the
Good News. (It makes the
Word more exciting and
keeps away the boredom).
Teach the world like
your telling a story and
it will become more
interesting to those who
listen to you. (If your
a dry as dust teacher,
the word won't come
across and people will
lose interest).
7All
my state shall Tychicus
declare unto you, who is
a beloved brother, and a
faithful minister and
fellowservant in the
Lord. A faithful
friend Tychicus will let
you know how I am
getting along. He serves
the Lord with me.
8Whom
I have sent unto you for
the same purpose, that
he might know your
estate, and comfort your
hearts. I sent
him to see how you are
and to comfort and
encourage you.
9With
Onesimus, a faithful and
beloved brother, who is
one of you. They shall
make known unto you all
things which are done
here. I am also
sending Onesimus
(meaning profitable),
along with Tychicus
(meaning fortunate), to
give you all the latest
news. (Messengers for
Paul).
10Aristarchus
my fellowprisoner
saluteth you, and
Marcus, sister's son to
Barnabas, (touching whom
ye received
commandments: if he come
unto you, receive him).
Aristarchus (a
Macedonian) who is in
prison with me sends his
love, and so does
Marcus, a relative of
Barnabas. Marcus (Mark),
wrote the book of Mark.
11And
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.
Jesus Justus also sends
his love. These are the
only Jewish Christians
working with me here,
and they have been a
comfort to me here.
12Epaphras,
who is one of you, a
servant of Christ,
saluteth you, always
labouring fervently for
you in prayers, that ye
may stand perfect and
complete in all the will
of God. Epaphras,
one of your own, is also
a servant of Christ. He
prays that you grow
strong in the Lord and
to help you know His
will in everything you
do. (You always want
God's will to guide
you).
13For
I bear him record, that
he hath a great zeal for
you, and them that are
in Laodicea, and them in
Hierapolis. He worked hard for you and
the Christians in
Laodicea and Hierapolis.
(Hierapolis is know as
the Holy City).
14Luke,
the beloved physician,
and Demas, greet you.
Luke was a
medical doctor and was
the scribe for Paul.
(Luke was also the
author of the book of
Luke).
15Salute
the brethren which are
in Laodicea, and Nymphas,
and the church which is
in his house.
Give my greetings to the
Christians at Laodicea
and to Nymphas.
16And
when this epistle is
read among you, cause
that it be read also in
the church of the
Laodiceans; and that ye
likewise read the
epistle from Laodicea.
After you read
this letter, pass it on
to the church at
Laodicea.
17And
say to Archippus, Take
heed to the ministry
which thou hast received
in the Lord, that thou
fulfil it. Tell
Archippus (meaning the
horse ruler), to do all
that the Lord has told
him. "To bring the Good
News to those without
Christ."
18The
salutation by the hand
of me Paul. Remember my
bonds. Grace be with
you. Amen. Paul
ends his letter to the
Colossians and sings it.
Reminding them to
remember him in prison
with their prayers.
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