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Colossians 4:15
15Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house.
Colossians 4:15 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
- New International Version (NIV)Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
Context of Colossians 4:15
13For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. 14Luke, the beloved physician, salutes you, and Demas. Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which [is] in his house. 16And when the letter has been read among you, cause that it be read also in the assembly of Laodiceans, and that ye also read that from Laodicea. 17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in [the] Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.
Read all of Colossians 4Colossians 4:15 word by word
Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφοὺς καὶ Νύμφαν καὶ τὴν κατ᾽ οἶκον αὐτῆς ἐκκλησίαν.Read the interlinear
Cross-references for Colossians 4:15
- Colossians 4:13For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
- Romans 16:5and the assembly at their house. Salute Epaenetus, my beloved, who is [the] first-fruits of Asia for Christ.
- 1 Corinthians 16:9For a great door is opened to me and an effectual [one], and [the] adversaries many.
- Philemon 1:2and to the sister Apphia and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the assembly which [is] in thine house.
Commentaries on Colossians 4:15
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 15Salute - Nymphas, and the Church - in his house - This person, and his whole family, which probably was very numerous, appear to have received the Gospel; and it seems that, for their benefit and that of his neighbors, he had opened his house for the worship of God. In those primitive times there were no consecrated places, for it was supposed that the simple setting apart of any place for the worship of God was a sufficient consecration. See of those…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 15Salute 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 the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-18Verses 10-18 Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 15Nympha hosted a church in her home. In the first two centuries of the Christian church, most believers gathered for worship in private homes. We know nothing else about Nympha.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1515. Nymphas--of Laodicea. church ... in his house--So old manuscripts and Vulgate read. The oldest read, "THEIR house"; and one manuscript, "HER house," which makes Nymphas a woman.Read the comment
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- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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