Colossians 4:15
“Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.”
Colossians 4:15 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- Salute the brethren who are at Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in his house.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.
- DARBYDarby
- Salute the brethren in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly which is in his house.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the assembly that is in his house.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- salute ye those in Laodicea ; brethren, and Nymphas, and the assembly in his house;
- BPVBiblePics Version
- Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Context: Colossians 4
13For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
15Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
16And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
About Colossians 4: Christian Conduct and Relationships
Paul instructs the Colossians on how to conduct themselves as Christians, including how to treat each other, how to communicate with each other, and how to interact with the outside world. He sends greetings from fellow workers and closes with a benediction.
Commentary
Colossians 4 is a chapter that speaks to the importance of living a life of prayer and humility. Paul begins by encouraging the Colossians to pray for him and his companions, and to be persistent in their prayers. He then goes on to remind them to be wise in their interactions with outsiders, and to be gracious and wise in their speech. He also encourages them to be thankful for all that God has done for them.