Colossians 4:17

And tell Archippas to take heed to the ministry which he has received in the Lord, that he may fulfill it.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

In Context

16And when this letter has been read to you, see that it is read also in the church of Laodiceans, and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

18I, Paul, add this farewell in my own handwriting. Do not forget these chains of mine. Grace be with you.

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Cross References

Matthew 25:17"In the same way the one who got two talents made another two.

Acts 14:23They chose elders for them in every church, after prayer and fasting, and commended them to the Lord in whom they had believed.

1 Corinthians 4:1Let any man look upon us as servants of Christ, and stewards of the secret truths of God.

1 Timothy 4:6As you lay all these things before the brothers, you will be a noble minister of Christ Jesus, nourishing yourself in the precepts of the faith and that noble teaching 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 →

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