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 Living Translation (NLT)I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Context of Colossians 4:13

11and 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. 12Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis. 14Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you. 15Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his 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 bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge.
• 2 Corinthians 8:3For I bear witness that according to their ability, yes, and beyond their ability, they were freely willing,
• Colossians 4:15Greet the brethren who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas and the church that is in his house.
• Colossians 2:1For I want you to know what a great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh,
• Revelation 1:11saying, “I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,” and, “What you see, write in a book and send it to the seven churches which are in Asia: to Ephesus, to Smyrna, to Pergamos, to Thyatira, to Sardis, to Philadelphia, and to Laodicea.”
• Revelation 3:14“And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God:

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

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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