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Colossians 4:16-18
New Catholic Bible
Colossians 4:16-18
New Catholic Bible
16 Then when this letter has been read to you, see to it that it is also read to the Church at Laodicea; and I ask you in turn to read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. 17 Also tell Archippus:[a] “See that you carry out fully the ministry that you received in the Lord.”
18 Paul’s Signature.[b] I, Paul, write this farewell in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
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- Colossians 4:17 Archippus: perhaps the son of Philemon (Philem 2); he was to take care of the Church of Colossae in the absence of Epaphras.
- Colossians 4:18 Paul ordinarily dictated his Letters, but added to them a few words in his own hand (1 Cor 16:21; Gal 6:11; 2 Thes 3:17).
Colossians 4:16-18
New International Version
Colossians 4:16-18
New International Version
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read(A) in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus:(B) “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”(C)
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand.(D) Remember(E) my chains.(F) Grace be with you.(G)
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