Colossians 4:10-11 NIV

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with some testimony of his respect, which will be spoken of wherever the gospel comes, and last to the end of the world. I. Concerning Tychicus, Col. 4:7. By him this epistle was sent; and he does not give them an account in writing of his present state, because Tychicus would do it by word of mouth more fully and particularly. He knew they would be glad to hear how it fared with... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 4:7-11

4:7-11 Tychicus, the beloved brother and faithful servant and my fellow-slave in Christ, will inform you all about how things are going with me. I send him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about what is happening to me and that he may encourage your hearts. Along with him I send Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of yourselves. They will inform you about all that has been happening here. Aristarchus, my fellow-prisoner, greets you, and Mark, Barnabas'... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner saluteth you ,.... This man was a man of Macedonia, and a Thessalonian; Acts 19:29 which hinders not but that he might be of the circumcision, or a Jew, as is suggested in the following verse; for he might be born at Thessalonica, and yet be of Jewish parents; nor is his Greek name any objection to it, for the Jews themselves say, that the greatest part of the Israelites that were out of the land, their names are as the names of strangers F12 T. Bab.... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:11

And Jesus, which is called Justus ,.... The former of these names is the same with Joshua, and was very frequent with the Jews, and the later a surname that was sometimes given to men remarkable for holiness and righteousness: so Joseph, called Barsabas, is surnamed Justus, Acts 1:23 and James, the brother of our Lord, was called by the Jews James the Just F13 Euseb. Eccl. Hist. l. 2. c. 1. : whether this man was not the same with Justus of Corinth, whose house joined to the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:10

Aristarchus my fellow prisoner - Concerning Aristarchus, see Acts 19:29 ; Acts 20:4 ; Acts 27:2 ; and see the note on Acts 27:2 . Aristarchus and Epaphras are mentioned as saluters in this epistle, and in that to Philemon written at the same time; but here he is said to be a prisoner, and Epaphras not. In that to Philemon, Epaphras is called a prisoner, and Aristarchus not. One of them is wrong, though it is uncertain which; unless both were prisoners. See Wall's Crit. Notes. As... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:11

Jesus, which is called Justus - Jesus, Joshua, or Jehoshua, was his name among his countrymen the Jews; Justus was the name which he bore among the Greeks and Romans. These only - That is, only Aristarchus, Marcus, and Jesus Justus, who were formerly Jews or proselytes; for οἱ οντες εκ περιτομης , they were of the circumcision, and assisted the apostle in preaching the Gospel. There were others who did preach Christianity, but they did it from envy and strife, in order to add... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:10

Verse 10 10.Fellow-prisoner. From this it appears that there were others that were associated with Paul, (477) after he was brought to Rome. It is also probable that his enemies exerted themselves, in the outset, to deter all pious persons from giving him help, by threatening them with the like danger, and that this for a time had the desired effect; but that afterwards some, gathering up courage, despised everything that was held out to them in the way of terror. That ye receive him. Some... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:11

Verse 11 11.These only are fellow-workers, — that is, of the circumcision; for he afterwards names others, but they were of the uncircumcision. He means, therefore, that there were few Jews at Rome who shewed themselves to be helpers to the gospel, nay more, that the whole nation was opposed to Christ. At the same time, by workers he means those only who were endowed with gifts that were necessary for promoting the gospel. But where was Peter at that time? Unquestionably, he has either been... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

The coincidences between the Epistle and the incidents in the life of Paul, as recorded in the Acts, is another striking proof of its authenticity. £ In the Acts we read of the persecution to which Paul and Silas were subjected at Philippi, when, in violation of their rights as Roman citizens, they were publicly scourged and cast into prison. In the Epistle, written in the name of Paul and Silas, there is reference to this shameful treatment: "Even after we had suffered before and were... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

We have an account of the origin of the Church of Thessalonica in the Acts of the Apostles. In his second great missionary journey, Paul and his fellow-laborers, Silas and Timothy, had arrived at Alexandria Tress, when he was directed by a vision to cross over the AE gean Sea and repair to Europe. In obedience to this Divine direction, we are informed that loosing from Tress, they came with a straight course to the island of Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis, and from that they... read more

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:7-18

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - Colossians 4:7-11

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:10

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:11

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:11

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:11

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

The Pulpit Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

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