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Colossians 4:8 Cross-References
Explore 16 cross-references for Colossians 4:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 4 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;”
Colossians 4:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Colossians 4:8
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts. Paul specifies Tychicus's dual purpose: "that he might know your estate" (hina gnō ta peri hymōn, ἵνα γνῷ τὰ περὶ ὑμῶν) and "comfort your hearts" (parakalesē tas kardias hymōn, παρακαλέσῃ τὰς καρδίας ὑμῶν). Tychicus would gather information about Colossae for Paul and provide pastoral encouragement to the church. This bidirectional ministry—reporting back and strengthening forward—exemplifies faithful pastoral service.The verb parakaleō (παρακαλέω, "comfort/encourage") appears throughout Pa...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Colossians 4:8
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“that you may know our state”
“they being knit together in love”
“lest by any means such a one should be swallowed up with his excessive sorrow.”
“who is my beloved and faithful child in the Lord”
“that”
“that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction”
“Comfort your hearts”
“Comfort ye”
“and I sent the brother with him. Did Titus take any advantage of you? Didn't we walk in the same spirit? Didn't we walk in the same steps?”
“Wherefore comfort one another with these words.”