Colossians 4:17

Colossians 4:17 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
• New International Version (NIV)Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)And say to Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord."
• New King James Version (NKJV)And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”

Context of Colossians 4:17

15Greet the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the church that is in her house. 16When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part, read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. Tell Archippus, “See to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.” 18I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.

Colossians 4:17 word by word

καὶ εἴπατε Ἀρχίππῳ· βλέπε τὴν διακονίαν ἣν παρέλαβες ἐν κυρίῳ, ἵνα αὐτὴν πληροῖς.¶Read the interlinear

• Tellλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• ArchippusἌρχιπποςArchippos · ArchippusG751
• Seeβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
• ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• you have receivedπαραλαμβάνωparalambanō · to takeG3880
• in the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• soἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• fulfillπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137

Cross-references for Colossians 4:17

• Philemon 1:2and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church in your house:
• Leviticus 10:3Then Moses said to Aaron, “It is what the Lord spoke, saying, ‘By those who come near Me I will be treated as holy, And before all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron, therefore, kept silent.
• Numbers 18:5So you shall perform the duties of the sanctuary and the duties of the altar, so that there will no longer be wrath on the sons of Israel.
• 2 Chronicles 29:11My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to stand before Him, to serve Him, and to be His ministers and burn incense.”
• Ezekiel 44:23Moreover, they shall teach My people the difference between the holy and the common, and teach them to distinguish between the unclean and the clean.
• Acts 20:28Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.
• 1 Timothy 4:16Pay close attention to yourself and to the teaching; persevere in these things, for as you do this you will save both yourself and those who hear you.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But flee from these things, you man of God, and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly exhort you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by His appearing and His kingdom:
• Acts 1:17For he was counted among us and received his share in this ministry.”
• Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in every church, having prayed with fasting, they entrusted them to the Lord in whom they had believed.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1This is the way any person is to regard us: as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Ephesians 4:11And He gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, some as pastors and teachers,
• 1 Timothy 4:6In pointing out these things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, constantly nourished on the words of the faith and of the good doctrine which you have been following.
• 2 Timothy 1:6For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
• 2 Timothy 2:2The things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, entrust these to faithful people who will be able to teach others also.

Commentaries on Colossians 4:17

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 17Say to Archippus - Who this person was we cannot tell; there have been various conjectures concerning him; some think he was bishop, or overseer of the Church at Colosse, in the absence of Epaphras. Whatever he was, it has been supposed that he had been remiss in discharging the duties of his office; and hence this direction of the apostle, which appears here in the light of a reprehension. But if the same person be meant as in the Epistle to Philemon…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 17And say to Archippus - Archippus is mentioned also in Philemon 1:2. He is not elsewhere referred to in the New Testament, and nothing further is known of him. Take heed to the ministry … - The Greek here is, ̀ ́ tēn diakonian- meaning the office of ministering in divine things; but it is not certain precisely what office he held there. It seems probable from the language which the apostle applies to him - “the ministry” - (compare Acts 1:17, Acts 1:25…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. 17Archippus (see also Philemon 1:2): We do not have any way of knowing more information about the work the Lord assigned to him.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1717. say to Archippus--The Colossians (not merely the clergy, but the laymen) are directed, "Speak ye to Archippus." This proves that Scripture belongs to the laity as well as the clergy; and that laymen may profitably admonish the clergy in particular cases when they do so in meekness. Bengel suggests that Archippus was perhaps prevented from going to the Church assembly by weak health or age. The word, "fulfil," accords with his ministry being near its…Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 4:17

• Archippus
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• In the Lord
• Archippus
• Fervently
• Greet
• Colossians, Epistle to the
• Heed
• Ministry
• Paul, the Apostle
• Philemon

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