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The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The apostle's entourage. At the time when this Epistle was written Paul had a considerable band about him. Though a prisoner in Borne, he has gathered round him a troop of friends. The time has not come when he has to say, "Only Luke is with me" ( 2 Timothy 4:10 ). It is interesting to notice these he has at this time around him. I. THE LETTER CARRIERS . (Verses 7-9.) These are Tychicus and Onesimus. They carry each a letter—Tychicus this letter to the Church, Onesimus the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The personal. I. AFFAIRS OF THE APOSTLE . He gives his reason for not entering on these in his letter. The paragraph is similar in construction to Ephesians 6:21 , Ephesians 6:22 . The difference is confined to two points. 1 . The designation of Tychicus as fellow servant. "All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

Christian greeting. As we read this last paragraph of our Epistle, we are struck: 1 . With the humanity of our holy religion. There is a natural tone about the ending of every one of Paul's letters; there is the naming of men, the greeting of friends, the talk about personal affairs. If the Bible were concerned only with systems, institutions, theories, doctrines, arguments, it would never be, as it surely is, the great heart book of the world. Its charm is its humanness. And it is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

Personal salutations and pastoral cares. The personal references in Paul's Epistles are valuable in several ways. "Proper names, although they be recited alone in the Scriptures, are not to be despised" ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ). "For like as if any one should find dry herbs, having neither fragrance nor colour that was pleasing, arranged in the surgery of a doctor, however mean may be their appearance, will yet guess that some virtue or remedy is concealed in them; so in the pharmacopoeia of... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:15

Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea ( Colossians 4:13 ; Colossians 2:1 ; Revelation 1:11 ; Revelation 3:14-22 ). Perhaps the brethren in Hierapolis ( Colossians 4:13 ) were not formed into a distinct Church as yet (comp. Colossians 2:1 ). The Church in Laodicea early became a flourishing and wealthy community ( Revelation 3:17 ). And Nympha (or, Nymphas ) , and the Church (literally, assembly ) at her (or, their ) house. νύμφαν may be either... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:15-17

Salutations and parting counsels to friends. "Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the Church that is in their house." I. THE SALUTATION 1 . To the brethren of Laodicea, who are called also " the Church in Laodicea. " The apostle had a deep interest in them, because they were exposed to the same spiritual dangers as the Colossians. They dwelt in a rich, commercial city, and seem to have degenerated spiritually many yearn afterwards ( Revelation... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:16

And when this letter has been read among you, see to it (literally, cause ) that it be read also in the Church of (the) Laodiceans ( 1 Thessalonians 5:27 ). For these two Churches were closely allied in origin and condition, as well as by situation and acquaintanceship ( Colossians 2:1-5 ; Colossians 4:13 ). The leaven of the Colossian error was doubtless beginning to work in Laodicea also. The words addressed to Laodicea in the Apocalypse ( Revelation 3:14-22 ) bear... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:16

A friendly exchange. I. SCRIPTURE IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL READING . The two Epistles are to be read in the Churches. They are not to be reserved for the bishops, the more initiated or the more advanced Christians. All members of the two Churches, young and old, slaves and freemen, illiterate and cultured, imperfect and spiritual minded, are to hear the two Epistles. Now, these Epistles contain about the most advanced doctrine of all writings of the Bible. They approach nearest... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou receivedst in (the) Lord, that thou fulfil it ( Acts 20:28 ; 1 Timothy 1:18 , 1 Timothy 1:19 ; 1 Timothy 4:6 , 1 Timothy 4:11-16 ; 1 Timothy 6:13 , 1 Timothy 6:14 , 1 Timothy 6:20 , 1 Timothy 6:21 ; 2 Timothy 2:15 ; 2 Timothy 4:5 ). From the connection of this verse with the two preceding, it seems likely that "the ministry" of Archippus related to the Laodicean Church. Hence he is not addressed directly. If... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:15

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea - Notes, Colossians 2:1.And Nymphas - This person is nowhere else mentioned, and nothing more is known of him.And the church which is in his house - Notes, Romans 16:5. read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:15

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:15-17

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:16

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:17

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Colossians 4:15

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