Colossians 4:13 Commentary, explanation, study verse by verse

“ For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. ”

Colossians 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

For 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 the...
Colossians 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Commendations and Salutations. Colossians 4:7 . Tychicus: cf. Acts 20:4 ; Ephesians 6:21 ; Titus 3:12 ; 2 Timothy 4:12 . Colossians 4:9 . Onesimus: there is a touch of gentle humour in...
Colossians 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

bear... record . See 2 Corinthians 8:3 . zeal . Greek. ze los, but the texts read " ponos " labour. Compare Colossians 4:12 .
Colossians 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. He hath a great zeal for you - Instead of ζηλον πολυν, much zeal, ABCD**, several ot...
Colossians 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. A great zeal. 'Aleph (') A B C, Vulgate, have 'much labour' х ponon ( G419...
Colossians 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Exhortation and Greeting 2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen.
Colossians 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

[ 7. Conclusion of the Epistle. (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to prayer (especially for St. Paul himself), and to wisdom towards those without, both in deed and in word ( Colossians 4:2-6 ). (2) COMMEN...
Colossians 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Chapter 4 SALUTATIONS FROM THE PRISONER'S FRIENDS Colossians 4:10-14 (R.V.) Here are men of different races, unknown to each other by face, clasping hands across the seas, and feeling that the...
Colossians 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Christian Greetings Colossians 4:10-18 What a noble group had gathered round the Apostle in his enforced residence in Rome! That hired room of his must have been filled time after time with mos...
Colossians 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

The true purpose of life for the saints and faithful in Christ is to the maintenance of a twofold relationship- toward God, and toward those who are without. The first is covered by prayer as it incl...
Colossians 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

(7) All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: (8) Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might k...
Colossians 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

For I bear him record ,.... The apostle was an eye and ear witness of his fervent prayers, his labour of love, and zealous affection for these saints and others; and therefore, as he judged he ought...
Colossians 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. Ver. 13. And them that are in Laodicea ] A minister must be like the sun, that s...
Colossians 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Epaphras, always labouring Αγωνιζομενος, striving , or agonizing; for you in prayers The word properly denotes contending, or combating in the games; here it signifies the greatest fervency of d...
Colossians 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

There is no reason for a chapter division at this point, for the responsibility of masters is closely linked with that of servants, which we have seen would include the relationship between employers...
Colossians 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Various Salutations. A. D. 62. 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a be...
Colossians 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you; for, saith the apostle, though I am not privy to his secret prayers, yet I can bear him witness, and do give him mine own testimony, that h...
Colossians 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES Colossians 4:12 . Always labouring fervently for you. —R.V. “always striving.” Lit. “agonising.” Like the mighty wrestler who held the Angel till daybreak, Epaphra...
Colossians 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 4:1 . Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal. Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew...
Colossians 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Epaphras, who is one of you. The sympathy of Christianity 1. If you think of Christianity as a great thought, a transcendental doctrine, a grand conception, you are right; and if you think the...
Colossians 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

EXPOSITION Colossians 4:1 (See Colossians 3:1-51 .) Colossians 4:2-51 SECTION IX . PRAYER AND SOCIAL CONVERSE . There are added some brief exhortations of a more general t...
Colossians 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Greetings from various persons in Rome:
Colossians 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

2 Corinthians 8:3 ; Colossians 2:1 ; Colossians 4:15 ; Colossians 4:16 ; Revelation 1:11 ; Revelation 3:14-18 ; Romans 10:2

Colossians 4:13 - Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes

Colossians 4:13 - Clarke's commentary and critical notes on the Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Ellicott's Commentary On The Whole Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Expositor's Bible Commentary (Nicoll)

Colossians 4:13 - Frederick Brotherton Meyer's Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Hawker's Poor Man's Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - John Gill's Exposition of the Entire Bible

Colossians 4:13 - John Trapp Complete Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - Joseph Benson’s Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 4:13 - L. M. Grant's Commentary on the Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Matthew Henry's Whole Bible Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible

Colossians 4:13 - Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments

Colossians 4:13 - The Biblical Illustrator

Colossians 4:13 - The Complete Pulpit Commentary

Colossians 4:13 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Colossians 4:13 - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge