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10 Aristarchus, my fellow-captive, greets you, and so does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas, concerning whom you received commands (if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus, the one being called Justus— the ones being from the circumcision[a] (these alone are fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who proved-to-be[b] a comfort[c] to me). 12 Epaphras greets you— the one from-among you, a slave of Christ Jesus always struggling[d] for you in his prayers in-order-that[e] you might stand mature[f] and having been fully-assured in all the will of God.

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  1. Colossians 4:11 That is, Jewish Christians.
  2. Colossians 4:11 Or, were, became.
  3. Colossians 4:11 Or, consolation, assuagement.
  4. Colossians 4:12 Or, striving, fighting.
  5. Colossians 4:12 Or, that, giving the content of his prayers.
  6. Colossians 4:12 Or, complete.

10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus(A) sends you his greetings, as does Mark,(B) the cousin of Barnabas.(C) (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[a] among my co-workers(D) for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras,(E) who is one of you(F) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,(G) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature(H) and fully assured.

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  1. Colossians 4:11 Greek only ones of the circumcision group