Colossians 4:17
Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
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In Context
18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.
Cross References
Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “This is what the LORD spoke of, saying, ‘I will show myself holy to those who come near me, and before all the people I will be glorified.’” Aaron held his peace.
2 Chronicles 29:11My sons, don’t be negligent now; for the LORD has chosen you to stand before him, to minister to him, and that you should be his ministers and burn incense.”
Matthew 25:17In the same way, he also who got the two gained another two.
Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in every assembly, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord on whom they had believed.
1 Corinthians 4:1So let a man think of us as Christ’s servants and stewards of God’s mysteries.
1 Timothy 4:6If you instruct the brothers of these things, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, nourished in the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have followed.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 4:8-18
Various Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 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. 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received… Read the whole commentary →