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Colossians 4:1-18 open_in_new
Exhortation and Greeting
2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen.
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Colossians 4:6 open_in_new
Grace, not divine grace, but graciousness. Their speech must be winning and wise, seasoned with salt.
7-18. Commendation of bearers of the letter, and salutations.
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Colossians 4:8 open_in_new
I have sent] i.e. I am (now) sending.
He might know your estate] RV 'that ye may know our estate.'
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Colossians 4:10 open_in_new
Sister's son] RV 'cousin.' They must have received these commands at an earlier time.
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Colossians 4:14 open_in_new
From this v., compared with Colossians 4:11, it is clear that Luke was a Gentile.
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Colossians 4:15 open_in_new
Probably we should substitute 'Nymphas' and 'her house.'
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Colossians 4:16 open_in_new
The epistle from Laodicea] perhaps our Epistle to the Ephesians.
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Colossians 4:18 open_in_new
Paul dictated the letter, as was his custom, and signed it with his chained hand.
Remember] in your prayers.