Apologetics Bible

Colossians 4:1

Greek

οἱ κύριοι, τὸ δίκαιον καὶ τὴν ἰσότητα τοῖς δούλοις παρέχεσθε, εἰδότες ὅτι καὶ ὑμεῖς ἔχετε κύριον ἐν ⸀οὐρανῷ.

oi kyrioi, to dikaion kai ten isoteta tois doylois parechesthe, eidotes oti kai ymeis echete kyrion en oyrano.

KJV: Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

AKJV: Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

ASV: Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.

YLT: The masters! that which is righteous and equal to the servants give ye, having known that ye also have a Master in the heavens.

Exposition: Colossians 4:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:2

Greek

Τῇ προσευχῇ προσκαρτερεῖτε, γρηγοροῦντες ἐν αὐτῇ ἐν εὐχαριστίᾳ,

Te proseyche proskartereite, gregoroyntes en ayte en eycharistia,

KJV: Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

AKJV: Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;

ASV: Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;

YLT: In the prayer continue ye, watching in it in thanksgiving;

Exposition: Colossians 4:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:3

Greek

προσευχόμενοι ἅμα καὶ περὶ ἡμῶν, ἵνα ὁ θεὸς ἀνοίξῃ ἡμῖν θύραν τοῦ λόγου, λαλῆσαι τὸ μυστήριον τοῦ Χριστοῦ, διʼ ὃ καὶ δέδεμαι,

proseychomenoi ama kai peri emon, ina o theos anoixe emin thyran toy logoy, lalesai to mysterion toy Christoy, di o kai dedemai,

KJV: Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

AKJV: With praying also for us, that God would open to us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:

ASV: withal praying for us also, that God may open unto us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

YLT: praying at the same time also for us, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the secret of the Christ, because of which also I have been bound,

Exposition: Colossians 4:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:4

Greek

ἵνα φανερώσω αὐτὸ ὡς δεῖ με λαλῆσαι.

ina phaneroso ayto os dei me lalesai.

KJV: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

AKJV: That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

ASV: that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.

YLT: that I may manifest it, as it behoveth me to speak;

Exposition: Colossians 4:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:5

Greek

Ἐν σοφίᾳ περιπατεῖτε πρὸς τοὺς ἔξω, τὸν καιρὸν ἐξαγοραζόμενοι.

En sophia peripateite pros toys exo, ton kairon exagorazomenoi.

KJV: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

AKJV: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

ASV: Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

YLT: in wisdom walk ye toward those without, the time forestalling;

Exposition: Colossians 4:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:6

Greek

ὁ λόγος ὑμῶν πάντοτε ἐν χάριτι, ἅλατι ἠρτυμένος, εἰδέναι πῶς δεῖ ὑμᾶς ἑνὶ ἑκάστῳ ἀποκρίνεσθαι.

o logos ymon pantote en chariti, alati ertymenos, eidenai pos dei ymas eni ekasto apokrinesthai.

KJV: Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.

AKJV: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer every man.

ASV: Let your speech be always with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer each one.

YLT: your word always in grace--with salt being seasoned--to know how it behoveth you to answer each one.

Exposition: Colossians 4:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:7

Greek

Τὰ κατʼ ἐμὲ πάντα γνωρίσει ὑμῖν Τυχικὸς ὁ ἀγαπητὸς ἀδελφὸς καὶ πιστὸς διάκονος καὶ σύνδουλος ἐν κυρίῳ,

Ta kat eme panta gnorisei ymin Tychikos o agapetos adelphos kai pistos diakonos kai syndoylos en kyrio,

KJV: All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:

AKJV: All my state shall Tychicus declare to you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord:

ASV: All my affairs shall Tychicus make known unto you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord:

YLT: All the things concerning me make known to you shall Tychicus--the beloved brother, and faithful ministrant, and fellow-servant in the Lord--

Exposition: Colossians 4:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:8

Greek

ὃν ἔπεμψα πρὸς ὑμᾶς εἰς αὐτὸ τοῦτο ἵνα ⸀γνῶτε τὰ περὶ ⸀ἡμῶν καὶ παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν,

on epempsa pros ymas eis ayto toyto ina gnote ta peri emon kai parakalese tas kardias ymon,

KJV: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

AKJV: Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

ASV: whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our state, and that he may comfort your hearts;

YLT: whom I did send unto you for this very thing, that he might know the things concerning you, and might comfort your hearts,

Exposition: Colossians 4:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:9

Greek

σὺν Ὀνησίμῳ τῷ πιστῷ καὶ ἀγαπητῷ ἀδελφῷ, ὅς ἐστιν ἐξ ὑμῶν· πάντα ὑμῖν γνωρίσουσιν τὰ ὧδε.

syn Onesimo to pisto kai agapeto adelpho, os estin ex ymon· panta ymin gnorisoysin ta ode.

KJV: With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.

AKJV: With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you all things which are done here.

ASV: together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here.

YLT: with Onesimus the faithful and beloved brother, who is of you; all things to you shall they make known that are here.

Exposition: Colossians 4:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:10

Greek

Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἀρίσταρχος ὁ συναιχμάλωτός μου, καὶ Μᾶρκος ὁ ἀνεψιὸς Βαρναβᾶ (περὶ οὗ ἐλάβετε ἐντολάς, ἐὰν ἔλθῃ πρὸς ὑμᾶς δέξασθε αὐτόν),

Aspazetai ymas Aristarchos o synaichmalotos moy, kai Markos o anepsios Barnaba (peri oy elabete entolas, ean elthe pros ymas dexasthe ayton),

KJV: Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

AKJV: Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom you received commandments: if he come to you, receive him;)

ASV: Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him),

YLT: Salute you doth Aristarchus, my fellow-captive, and Marcus, the nephew of Barnabas, (concerning whom ye did receive commands--if he may come unto you receive him,)

Exposition: Colossians 4:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister’s son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:11

Greek

καὶ Ἰησοῦς ὁ λεγόμενος Ἰοῦστος, οἱ ὄντες ἐκ περιτομῆς, οὗτοι μόνοι συνεργοὶ εἰς τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ, οἵτινες ἐγενήθησάν μοι παρηγορία.

kai Iesoys o legomenos Ioystos, oi ontes ek peritomes, oytoi monoi synergoi eis ten basileian toy theoy, oitines egenethesan moi paregoria.

KJV: And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

AKJV: And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers to the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort to me.

ASV: and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.

YLT: and Jesus who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are fellow-workers for the reign of God who did become a comfort to me.

Exposition: Colossians 4:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:12

Greek

ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ ἐξ ὑμῶν, δοῦλος ⸀Χριστοῦ, πάντοτε ἀγωνιζόμενος ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἐν ταῖς προσευχαῖς, ἵνα ⸀σταθῆτε τέλειοι καὶ ⸀πεπληροφορημένοι ἐν παντὶ θελήματι τοῦ θεοῦ.

aspazetai ymas Epaphras o ex ymon, doylos Christoy, pantote agonizomenos yper ymon en tais proseychais, ina stathete teleioi kai peplerophoremenoi en panti thelemati toy theoy.

KJV: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

AKJV: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

ASV: Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

YLT: Salute you doth Epaphras, who is of you, a servant of Christ, always striving for you in the prayers, that ye may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God,

Exposition: Colossians 4:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:13

Greek

μαρτυρῶ γὰρ αὐτῷ ὅτι ἔχει ⸂πολὺν πόνον⸃ ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν καὶ τῶν ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ καὶ τῶν ἐν Ἱεραπόλει.

martyro gar ayto oti echei polyn ponon yper ymon kai ton en Laodikeia kai ton en Ierapolei.

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

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

ASV: For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.

YLT: for I do testify to him, that he hath much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

Exposition: Colossians 4:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:14

Greek

ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Λουκᾶς ὁ ἰατρὸς ὁ ἀγαπητὸς καὶ Δημᾶς.

aspazetai ymas Loykas o iatros o agapetos kai Demas.

KJV: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

AKJV: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.

ASV: Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.

YLT: Salute you doth Lukas, the beloved physician, and Demas;

Exposition: Colossians 4:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:15

Greek

ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφοὺς καὶ ⸂Νύμφαν καὶ τὴν κατʼ οἶκον αὐτῆς⸃ ἐκκλησίαν.

aspasasthe toys en Laodikeia adelphoys kai Nymphan kai ten kat oikon aytes ekklesian.

KJV: Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

AKJV: Salute the brothers which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

ASV: Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

YLT: salute ye those in Laodicea--brethren, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;

Exposition: Colossians 4:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:16

Greek

καὶ ὅταν ἀναγνωσθῇ παρʼ ὑμῖν ἡ ἐπιστολή, ποιήσατε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ ⸀Λαοδικέων ἐκκλησίᾳ ἀναγνωσθῇ, καὶ τὴν ἐκ Λαοδικείας ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀναγνῶτε.

kai otan anagnosthe par ymin e epistole, poiesate ina kai en te Laodikeon ekklesia anagnosthe, kai ten ek Laodikeias ina kai ymeis anagnote.

KJV: And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

AKJV: And when this letter is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you likewise read the letter from Laodicea.

ASV: And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.

YLT: and when the epistle may be read with you, cause that also in the assembly of the Laodiceans it may be read, and the epistle from Laodicea that ye also may read;

Exposition: Colossians 4:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:17

Greek

καὶ εἴπατε Ἀρχίππῳ· Βλέπε τὴν διακονίαν ἣν παρέλαβες ἐν κυρίῳ, ἵνα αὐτὴν πληροῖς.

kai eipate Archippo· Blepe ten diakonian en parelabes en kyrio, ina ayten plerois.

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

AKJV: And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.

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

YLT: and say to Archippus, `See to the ministration that thou didst receive in the Lord, that thou mayest fulfil it.'

Exposition: Colossians 4:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Colossians 4:18

Greek

Ὁ ἀσπασμὸς τῇ ἐμῇ χειρὶ Παύλου. μνημονεύετέ μου τῶν δεσμῶν. ἡ χάρις μεθʼ ⸀ὑμῶν.

O aspasmos te eme cheiri Payloy. mnemoneyete moy ton desmon. e charis meth ymon.

KJV: The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.

AKJV: The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

ASV: The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you.

YLT: The salutation by the hand of me, Paul; remember my bonds; the grace is with you. Amen.

Exposition: Colossians 4:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.