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

15Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house. 16And after you have read this letter, have it read to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from Laodicea as well. And tell Archippus, “See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.” 18I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. 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

Words taken from the KJV.

• Andκαίkai · andG2532
• sayλέγωlegō · to sayG3004
• to ArchippusἌρχιπποςArchippos · ArchippusG751
• Take heed toβλέπωblepō · to seeG991
• the ministryὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the ministryδιακονίαdiakonia · serviceG1248
• whichὅςhos hē ho · whichG3739
• thou hast receivedπαραλαμβάνωparalambanō · to takeG3880
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• the Lordκύριοςkurios · lord: GodG2962
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• thou fulfilπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• itαὐτόςautos · it/s/heG846

Cross-references for Colossians 4:17

• Philemon 1:2to Apphia our sister, to Archippus our fellow soldier, and to the church that meets in your house.
• Leviticus 10:3Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke: ‘Among the ones close to me I will show myself holy, and in the presence of all the people I will be honored.’” So Aaron kept silent.
• Numbers 18:5You will be responsible for the care of the sanctuary and the care of the altar, so that there will be no more wrath on the Israelites.
• 2 Chronicles 29:11My sons, do not be negligent now, for the Lord has chosen you to serve in his presence and offer sacrifices.”
• Ezekiel 44:23Moreover, they will teach my people the difference between the holy and the common, and show them how to distinguish between the ceremonially unclean and the clean.
• Acts 20:28Watch out for yourselves and for all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God that he obtained with the blood of his own Son.
• 1 Timothy 4:16Be conscientious about how you live and what you teach. Persevere in this, because by doing so you will save both yourself and those who listen to you.
• 1 Timothy 6:11But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.
• 2 Timothy 4:1I solemnly charge you before God and Christ Jesus, who is going to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom:
• Acts 1:17for he was counted as one of us and received a share in this ministry.”
• Acts 14:23When they had appointed elders for them in the various churches, with prayer and fasting they entrusted them to the protection of the Lord in whom they had believed.
• 1 Corinthians 4:1One should think about us this way – as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God.
• Ephesians 4:11It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,
• 1 Timothy 4:6By pointing out such things to the brothers and sisters, you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, having nourished yourself on the words of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed.
• 2 Timothy 1:6Because of this I remind you to rekindle God’s gift that you possess through the laying on of my hands.
• 2 Timothy 2:2And entrust what you heard me say in the presence of many others as witnesses to faithful people who will be competent to teach others as well.

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

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