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Colossians 4:18 King James Version (KJV)
18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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18 I, Paul, am writing these words here with my own hand. Remember that I am in a prison. I pray that God will continue to be very kind to you.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Even if we are imprisoned by something from this world, we should still serve the Lord.
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Colossians 4:17 King James Version (KJV)
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
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17 Say to Archippus, ‘Remember the work that the Lord gave you to do. You must be careful to finish it completely.’
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We can complete things with the Lord, He finishes things.
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Colossians 4:16 King James Version (KJV)
16 And 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.
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16 After someone has read this letter to all of you, send it to the church at Laodicea. Tell them that they must read it aloud too. And you must also read the letter that the Christians at Laodicea will send to you.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We are to share God’s Word with others.
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Colossians 4:15 King James Version (KJV)
15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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15 Say ‘hello’ for me to all the believers at Laodicea. Also say ‘hello’ for me to Nympha and to the Christians who meet in her house.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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All those of Christ are our families even if they are else where.
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Colossians 4:14 King James Version (KJV)
14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
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14 Our good friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas say ‘hello’ to you.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Luke would penned down one of the gospels and Demas would work with Paul for a time, when we are where the Lord wants us we will see Godly people around us.
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Colossians 4:13 King James Version (KJV)
13 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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13 I tell you this about Epaphras, which is true. He is working very much for you, and for the people at Laodicea and at Hierapolis.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Can people testify how the Lord has worked thru us, he worked thru to where Paul knew he cared deeply, we should have the same change in the Spirit to where people see it as well.
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Colossians 4:12 King James Version (KJV)
12 Epaphras, 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.
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12 Epaphras says ‘hello’ to you. He also belongs to your group, and he is Christ Jesus’ servant. He is always praying strongly for you. He prays like someone who fights on behalf of you. He prays that you will continue to obey God. So you will always do everything that God wants. He asks God to make you completely as God wants you to be.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Sometimes all we can do for one another out of love is pray for each other to be closer to the Lord.
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Colossians 4:11 King James Version (KJV)
11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
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11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also says ‘hello’ to you. These three men are the only Jews who are working with me. We work so that more people will believe Christ. So then they will belong to God’s people, the people that he rules over. These men have helped me very much. And they have caused me to feel better.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We need to keep in mind those how are encouragements to us.
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Colossians 4:10 King James Version (KJV)
10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
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10 Instead, you have put on the new nature, which God has made. And God is continuing to make you more and more like him. So then you will know him more and more completely.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Sometimes we have to greet someone in place of someone who could not be there and sometimes someone has to be there in our place it is not up to us but up to the Lord’s will but we should be understanding when this happens.
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Colossians 4:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Colossians 4:9 International Standard Version (ISV)
9 He is coming with Onesimus, that faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
International Standard Version (ISV) Copyright © 1995-2014 by ISV Foundation. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTERNATIONALLY. Used by permission of Davidson Press, LLC.
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When need to try to do our best to keep in touch with those who care about us.
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Colossians 4:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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8 I am sending him to you for this purpose. He will tell you all the news about us. And he will help you to be braver and stronger for Christ.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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It is important that we concern ourselves with other believers on how they are doing.
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Colossians 4:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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8 I am sending him to you for this purpose. He will tell you all the news about us. And he will help you to be braver and stronger for Christ.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Encouragement is something we should give our fellow members in Christ, encourage them to do His will.
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Colossians 4:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
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8 I am sending him to you for this purpose. He will tell you all the news about us. And he will help you to be braver and stronger for Christ.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Encouragement is something we should give our fellow members in Christ, encourage them to do His will.
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Colossians 4:7 King James Version (KJV)
7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
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7 Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a Christian brother that we love. He continues to work well for the Lord. Like me, he is the Lord’s servant.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We as Christians need to surround ourselves with people like Tychicus they will be there for us and help our walk.
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Colossians 4:6 King James Version (KJV)
6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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6 Always speak words that are kind and proper. Speak words that will be good for those who hear you. When someone asks you a question, you should know what to say. You should know how you ought to answer each person.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We need to speak as Christ would, with a love in our voice and respect, this does not mean we accept their sinful ways though.
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Colossians 4:6 King James Version (KJV)
6 Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
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6 Always speak words that are kind and proper. Speak words that will be good for those who hear you. When someone asks you a question, you should know what to say. You should know how you ought to answer each person.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We need watch the words we use and let them glorify God.
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Colossians 4:5 King James Version (KJV)
5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
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5 Sometimes you are with people who do not believe Christ. Be careful when you are with those people. Be careful about what you say. Be careful about what you do. Use your time with them as well as you can. Do everything that you can to help them to believe Christ.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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We need to spend our time as God wants us, this involves us interacting with unbelievers.
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Colossians 4:4 King James Version (KJV)
4 That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
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4 I want to tell people this message clearly, as I ought to do. Pray that I will be able to do that.
© Wycliffe Associates (UK), 1997-2008
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Often times our experiences allow us to talk to people in a more helpful way.
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Colossians 4:3 King James Version (KJV)
3 Withal 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:
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v3 Pray for us, too. Ask God to make it possible for us to tell people his message. We want to tell people the secret things about Christ that God has caused us to know. I am in a prison because I told people those things.
© 1997-2008, Wycliffe Associates (UK)
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Thru all Paul’s troubles he kept focus on what the Lord called him to do, we should do the same but also be willing to pray for one another.
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Colossians 4:2 King James Version (KJV)
2 Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
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v2 Continue to pray. Do not let anything cause you to stop praying. Be like people who watch carefully. They watch carefully to see what is happening. And thank God when you pray.
© 1997-2008, Wycliffe Associates (UK)
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We need to pay attention so w can see the results of our pray, this should give us more reason to praise seeing that we have been heard.
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Colossians 4:1
KJV 1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
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v1 Masters, give your servants what is right and fair. Remember that you have a Master also, in *heaven.
© 1997-2008, Wycliffe Associates (UK)
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We should treat people as Christ would.
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