Colossians 4:11

Colossians 4:11 in other versions

• King James Version (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.
• New International Version (NIV)Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my co-workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me.
• English Standard Version (ESV)and Jesus who is called Justus. These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me.
• New King James Version (NKJV)and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God who are of the circumcision; they have proved to be a comfort to me.

Context of Colossians 4:11

9I’m sending Onesimus with him. Onesimus is from your city and is our faithful and dear brother. They will tell you about everything that’s happening here. 10Aristarchus, who is a prisoner like me, sends greetings. So does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about Mark. If he comes to you, welcome him. Jesus, called Justus, also greets you. They are the only converts from the Jewish religion who are working with me for God’s kingdom. They have provided me with comfort. 12Epaphras, a servant of Christ Jesus from your city, greets you. He always prays intensely for you. He prays that you will continue to be mature and completely convinced of everything that God wants. 13I assure you that he works hard for you and the people in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Colossians 4:11 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• which is calledλέγωlegō · to say: callG3004
• JustusἸοῦστοςIoustos · JustusG2459
• who areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• the circumcisionπεριτομήperitomē · circumcisionG4061
• Theseοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• onlyμόνοςmonos · aloneG3441
• fellowworkersσυνεργόςsunergos · co-workerG4904
• untoεἰςeis · towardG1519
• the kingdomβασιλείαbasileia · kingdomG932
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
• whichὅστιςhostis hētis ho6ti · who/whichG3748
• have beenγίνομαιginomai · to beG1096
• a comfortπαρηγορίαparēgoria · comfortG3931
• unto meἐγώegō · I/weG1473

Cross-references for Colossians 4:11

• Acts 10:45All the believers who were circumcised and who had come with Peter were amazed that the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured on people who were not Jewish.
• Acts 11:2However, when Peter went to Jerusalem, the believers who insisted on circumcision began to argue with him.
• Romans 4:12He is also the father of those who not only are circumcised but also are following in the footsteps of his faith. Our father Abraham had that faith before he was circumcised.
• Galatians 2:7In fact, they saw that I had been entrusted with telling the Good News to people who are not circumcised as Peter had been entrusted to tell it to those who are circumcised.
• Ephesians 2:11Remember that once you were not Jewish physically. Those who called themselves “the circumcised” because of what they had done to their bodies called you “the uncircumcised.”
• Colossians 4:7I’m sending Tychicus to you. He is our dear brother, trustworthy deacon, and partner in the Lord’s work. He will tell you everything that is happening to me.
• 1 Corinthians 3:5Who is Apollos? Who is Paul? They are servants who helped you come to faith. Each did what the Lord gave him to do.
• 2 Corinthians 6:1Since we are God’s coworkers, we urge you not to let God’s kindness be wasted on you.
• Philippians 4:3Yes, I also ask you, Syzugus, my true partner, to help these women. They fought beside me to spread the Good News along with Clement and the rest of my coworkers, whose names are in the Book of Life.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:2we sent our brother Timothy to you. He serves God by spreading the Good News about Christ. His mission was to strengthen and encourage you in your faith
• Philemon 1:1From Paul, who is a prisoner for Christ Jesus, and our brother Timothy. To our dear coworker Philemon,
• 2 Corinthians 7:6Yet God, who comforts those who are dejected, comforted us when Titus arrived.
• 1 Thessalonians 3:7So brothers and sisters, your faith has encouraged us in all our distress and trouble.

Commentaries on Colossians 4:11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 11Jesus, 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 ̔ , 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…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 11And Jesus, who is called Justus - The name Jesus was probably that which he bore among the Jews. Justus is a Roman name, and was probably that by which he was known among the Romans. It was not uncommon thus to assume another name when one went among a foreign people; compare the notes at Acts 13:9. Who are of the circumcision - Jews, or Jewish Christians. Nothing more is known of Justus. These only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God - The word…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. 11Jesus, who is called Justus, appears only in this part of the New Testament. Paul uses the family name Justus because Jesus (meaning the Lord saves) was a common name among Jews in the first century.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1111. Justus--that is, righteous; a common name among the Jews; Hebrew, "tzadik" (Ac 1:23). of the circumcision--This implies that Epaphras, Luke, and Demas (Col 4:12, 14) were not of the circumcision. This agrees with Luke's Gentile name (the same as Lucanus), and the Gentile aspect of his Gospel. These only, &c.--namely, of the Jews. For the Jewish teachers were generally opposed to the apostle of the Gentiles (Php 1:15). Epaphras, &c., were also fellow…Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 4:11

• Circumcision
• Justus
• Mark
• Zeal, Religious

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Commentaries on Colossians 4

• 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