Colossians 4:13

Colossians 4:13 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
• New International Version (NIV)I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
• English Standard Version (ESV)For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
• New King James Version (NKJV)For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

Context of Colossians 4:13

11And Jesus who is called Justus also sends greetings. In terms of Jewish converts, these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12Epaphras, who is one of you and a slave of Christ, greets you. He is always struggling in prayer on your behalf, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God. For I can testify that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14Our dear friend Luke the physician and Demas greet you. 15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

Colossians 4:13 word by word

μαρτυρῶ γὰρ αὐτῷ ὅτι ἔχει πολὺν πόνον ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν καὶ τῶν ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ καὶ τῶν ἐν Ἱεραπόλει.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• Forγάρgar · forG1063
• I bearμαρτυρέωmartureō · to testifyG3140
• himαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846
• thatὅτιhoti · that/since: thatG3754
• he hathἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• a greatπολύςpolus polos · muchG4183
• zealζῆλοςzēlos · zealG2205
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• youσύsu · youG4771
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• themὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• LaodiceaΛαοδίκειαLaodikeia · LaodiceaG2993
• HierapolisἹεράπολιςHierapolis · HierapolisG2404

Cross-references for Colossians 4:13

• Romans 10:2For I can testify that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not in line with the truth.
• 2 Corinthians 8:3For I testify, they gave according to their means and beyond their means. They did so voluntarily,
• Colossians 4:15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to face.
• Revelation 1:11saying: “Write in a book what you see and send it to the seven churches – to Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea.”
• Revelation 3:14“To the angel of the church in Laodicea write the following: “This is the solemn pronouncement of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the originator of God’s creation:

Commentaries on Colossians 4:13

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 13He hath a great zeal for you - Instead of , much zeal, ABCD**, several others, with versions and fathers, read , much labor; they are here nearly of the same meaning, though the latter appears to be the better and genuine reading. Laodicea, and - Hierapolis - These were both cities of Phrygia, between which Colosse, or the city of Colassa, was situated. See Colossians 2:1. The latter was called Hierapolis, or the holy city, from the multitude of its…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 13For I bear him record - Paul had had abundant opportunity to know what were his feelings in regard to these churches. A great zeal for you - A great desire to promote your welfare. And them that are in Laodicea - Laodicea was the capital of Phrygia, and not far from Colossae, There was a church there. See the Introduction, and the notes at Colossians 4:16. And them in Hierapolis - This was also a city in Phrygia, and not far from Laodicea and Colossae. It…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. 13Laodicea and Hierapolis were the two most important cities in the Lycus River valley. Epaphras prayed for believers in Colossae and these nearby cities. This suggests that Epaphras was probably the first person to share the good news about Jesus in all three of these cities.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1313. 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. Laodicea, called from Laodice, queen of Antiochus II, on the river Lycus, was, according to the subscription to First Timothy, "the chiefest city of Phrygia Pacatiana" (1Ti…Read the comment

Topics related to Colossians 4:13

• Hierapolis
• Laodicea
• Minister, Christian

In the dictionaries

• Fervently
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• Colossians, Epistle to the
• Epaphras
• Laodiceans, Epistle to the
• Paul, the Apostle
• Colosse
• Luke

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