Questions and Answers
According to Colossians 4:1, what are masters to give their bondservants?
What is just and fair
In Colossians 4:2, being vigilant in prayer should be coupled with what?
Thanksgiving
According to Colossians 4:3, what did Paul ask the brethren to pray for Timothy and him?
That God would open a door for the word
In Colossians 4:3, what does Paul say that he is in for the mystery of Christ?
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According to Colossians 4:5, how are we to walk toward those who are outside?
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In Colossians 4:6, what should their speech be seasoned with?
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In Colossians 4:7, what did Paul say that Tychicus would do?
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According to Colossians 4:8, why did Paul send Tychicus to the Colossian brethren?
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According to Colossians 4:7-9, who was Paul sending to the Colossian brethren along with Tychicus?
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According to Colossians 4:10, who is Aristarchus?
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According to Colossians 4:11, the fellow workers who were of the circumcision were what to Paul?
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According to Colossians 4:12, what was Epaphras doing for the Colossian brethren in prayer?
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In Colossians 4:12-13, what did Paul say that Epaphras had for the Colossian brethren?
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According to Colossians 4:14, what was Luke's occupation?
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According to Colossians 4:15, in whose house did a church meet?
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According to Colossians 4:16, where else does Paul want the epistle to Colosse read?
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According to Colossians 4:17, why is Archippus to take heed to the ministry which he had received in the Lord?
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According to Colossians 4:18, what does Paul want the church at Colosse to remember?
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Study Notes
Master and Servants
- Masters are instructed to give their bondservants what is just and fair, recognizing their own Master in heaven.
Prayer
- Paul emphasizes the importance of earnest prayer, urging the Colossians to be vigilant and to incorporate thanksgiving.
Prayer for Opportunities
- Paul requests prayer for an opportunity to proclaim the word of God, revealing a desire for evangelism.
Paul's Imprisonment
- Paul mentions he is in chains for the sake of the mystery of Christ, highlighting his suffering for the gospel.
Conduct with Outsiders
- Believers are to walk in wisdom toward those outside the faith, demonstrating a reflective and thoughtful witness.
Grace in Speech
- Speech should be gracious and seasoned with salt, indicating the importance of communication that is both appealing and truthful.
News from Paul
- Tychicus is sent to inform the Colossians about Paul's circumstances, strengthening their connection to the apostle.
Comfort for the Colossians
- In addition to providing news, Tychicus is tasked with comforting the hearts of the Colossian believers.
Tychicus and Onesimus
- Tychicus is accompanied by Onesimus, both acting as trusted messengers for Paul to the Colossian church.
Aristarchus
- Aristarchus is identified as a fellow prisoner with Paul, emphasizing their shared commitment and struggles.
Encouragement from Fellow Workers
- Paul regards those of the circumcision as a source of comfort, indicating the value of collaboration in ministry.
Epaphras' Prayers
- Epaphras is noted for his fervent labor in prayer for the Colossian church, showcasing the power of intercession.
Zeal for the Colossians
- Paul acknowledges Epaphras' great zeal for the Colossian believers, reflecting deep pastoral concern.
Luke's Profession
- Luke is recognized as a physician, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of Paul's companions in ministry.
Gathering in Nymphas' House
- A church meets in the house of Nymphas, illustrating the communal nature of early Christian gatherings.
Letters to Laodicea
- Paul expresses a desire for the epistle to Colossae to also be shared with the church in Laodicea, encouraging a broader circulation of his message.
Archippus' Ministry
- Archippus is urged to take heed of his ministry received from the Lord, stressing the importance of commitment to one’s calling.
Remembrance of Chains
- Paul requests that the church at Colosse remember his chains, serving as a reminder of his sacrifices for the faith.
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