1.
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Masters. See Colossians 3:22 .
unto = to.
servants. See Col 8:22 .
just . App-191 .
knowing. App-132 .
in. App-104 .
heaven. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
2.
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Continue . See Romans 12:12 .
Prayer. App-134 .
the same = it.
with . App-104 .
thanksgiving. See Colossians 2:2 .
3.
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
praying. App-134 .
also for us = for us also.
for. App-104 .
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
God. App-98 .
unto = to.
door. Soe 1 Corinthians 16:9 .
utterance. App-121 .
speak. App-121 .
mystery. App-193 .
Christ. App-98 .
for. App-104 .Colossians 4:2 .
am also , &c. = have been bound also. Compare Acts 22:21 , Acts 22:22 .
4.
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
make . . . manifest . App-106 . Compare Ephesians 6:20 .
5.
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
toward. App-101 .
without. See 1 Corinthians 5:12 .
redeeming. See Ephesians 5:16 .
6.
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
speech . Greek. logos. App-121 .
grace. App-184 .
seasoned . Greek. artsa. Only here, Mark 9:50 . Luke 14:34 .
with . No preposition. Dative case.
answer. Greek. apokrinomai. App-122 .
7.
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
All my state . Lit, all things according to (Greek. kale . App-104 .) me.
declare = make known. Greek. pnaricb. See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:22 .
who is a = the.
beloved . Greek agapetos. App-135 .
a. Omit.
faithful. Greek. pistos. App-150 .
minister . Greek. diakonos. App-190 .
Lord . App-98 .
8.
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
have, Omit.
sent . Greek pempo. App-174 .
unto . Greek. pros. App-104 .
for. Greek. eis . App-104 .
that . . . your . The texts read "that ye may know our".
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
know . Greek. ginaska. App-132 .
your estate . Lit, the things concerning (Greek. peri . App-104 ) you. Compare Colossians 4:7 .
comfort. Greek parakaleo. App-134 .
9.
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
With. App-104 .
a = the.
of. App-104 .
make known. Same as "declare", Colossians 4:7 .
which are done . Omit.
10.
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Aristarchus . See Acts 19:29 .
Marcus . See Acts 12:12 .
sister's son = cousin. Greek anepsios. Only here.
Barnabas . See Acts 4:36 .
touching. App-104 .
if. Greek. ean . App-118 .
11.
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Jesus . Compare Acts 7:45
Justus . See Acts 18:2 ,
fellowworkers . Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 .
unto . Greek. eis . App-104 .
kingdom . See App-112 .
been = become.
comfort . Greek paregoria. Only here.
12.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Epaphras . See Colossians 1:7 .
servant. Greek doulos. App-190 .
Christ . The texts add "Jesus"
labouring fervently = striving, Colossians 1:29 .
for . Greek huper. App-104 .
prayers . Greek proseuche. App-134 .
perfect . Greek. teleios, App-125 .
complete . Greek. pteroo. App-126 . The texts read "plerophoreo", as in Romans 4:21 .
will . Greek. thelena. App-102 .:1
13.
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
bear . . . record . See 2 Corinthians 8:3 .
zeal . Greek. ze los, but the texts read " ponos " labour. Compare Colossians 4:12 .
14.
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Demas . See 2 Timothy 4:10 . Phm. Colossians 1:24 .
15.
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Nymphas . Not mentioned elsewhere.
church , App-186 .
in. Greek. kata. App-104 .
16.
And 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.
among. Greek para. App-104 .
from . Greek. ek . App-104 .
17.
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Take heed. Greek. blepo . App-133 .
ministry . Greek. diakonia. App-190 .
fulfil . App-125 .
18.
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.
the hand , &c. = my hand of Paul.
bonds. Compare Colossians 4:8 .
with . Greek. meta. App-104 .
Amen . Omit.