Colossians 4:17
“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”
Colossians 4:17 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
- DARBYDarby
- And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, to the end that thou fulfil it.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- Tell Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- and say to Archippus, 'See to the ministration that thou didst receive in the Lord, that thou mayest fulfil it.'
- BPVBiblePics Version
- And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Context: Colossians 4
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.
18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
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.