Colossians 4:13

For I bear him witness, that he hath great toil in behalf of you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

In Context

12Epaphras who is from among you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you,—at all times, contending in your behalf in his prayers, that ye may be caused to stand complete and fully assured in everything willed by God;

14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, salute you.

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Cross References

Romans 10:2For I bear them witness that they have, a zeal for God,—but not according to correct knowledge;

Colossians 2:1For I desire you to know, how great a contest I am having—in behalf of you, and of those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

Revelation 1:11saying—What thou seest, write in a scroll, and send unto the Seven Assemblies,—unto Ephesus, and unto Smyrna, and unto Pergamum,—and unto Thyatira, and unto Sardis, and unto Philadelphia,—and unto Laodicea.

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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