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Colossians 4:13 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Colossians 4:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 13 to related passages throughout 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.”
Colossians 4:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 4:13
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. Paul testifies to Epaphras's devoted ministry. "I bear him record" (martyrō gar autō, μαρτυρῶ γὰρ αὐτῷ) means "I testify concerning him"—Paul witnesses Epaphras's character and labor. "That he hath a great zeal" (hoti echei polyn ponon, ὅτι ἔχει πολὺν πόνον) literally "much labor/toil," describing intense, exhausting effort for others' spiritual good.Epaphras's concern extended beyond Colossae to neighboring cities: Laodicea and Hierapolis, forming the Lycus Valley triangle. This re...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 4:13
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“and for those at Laodicea”
“{TR adds I am the Alpha and the Omega”
“I testify”
“the Faithful and True Witness”
“but not according to knowledge.”
“and Nymphas”