Colossians 4:13 KJV — MannaFest

Colossians 4:13

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

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ASV

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

WEB

For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

YLT

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

DBT

For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.

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Colossians — Christ is preeminent — creator and sustainer, the head of the body, the reconciler of all things. Against every philosophy and empty deceit, the full sufficiency of Christ.

Author: Paul, with Timothy (1:1)
Date: c. AD 60–62, from Roman imprisonment

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The Seven Churches of RevelationLetter to Laodicea referenced by Paul.

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Colossians 2:1
For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
Romans 10:2
For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.
Galatians 4:15
Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would have plucked out your own eyes, and have given them to me.
Colossians 4:15–16
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
2 Corinthians 8:3
For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

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a great zeal--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate have "much labor." for you--lest you should be seduced (Col 2:4); a motive why you should be anxious for yourselves. them that are in Laodicea . . . Hierapolis--churches probably founded by Epaphras, as the Church in Colosse was.

Jamieson, Fausset & Brown· Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible, 1871reformed

1 Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. The apostle proceeds with the duty of masters to their servants, which might have been joined to the foregoing chapter, and is a part of that discourse. Justice is required of them: Give unto your servants that which is just and equal (

Matthew Henry· Commentary on the Whole Bible, 1710puritan

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