10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark,(A) Barnabas’s(B) cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and so does Jesus who is called Justus. These alone of the circumcised are my coworkers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras,(C) who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling(D) for you in his prayers, so that you can stand mature and fully assured[a] in everything God wills.(E) 13 For I testify about him that he works hard[b](F) for you, for those in Laodicea,(G) and for those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the dearly loved physician, and Demas(H) send you greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her home.(I) 16 After this letter has been read at your gathering, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And tell Archippus,(J) “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”(K)

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  1. 4:12 Other mss read and complete
  2. 4:13 Other mss read he has a great zeal

10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. You have received instructions about him. If he comes to you, welcome him. 11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision who are fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been an encouragement to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant[a] of the Messiah[b] Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature,[c] completely convinced of the entire will of God. 13 For I can testify on his behalf that he has a deep concern for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas greet you. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers in Laodicea, especially to Nympha and the church that is in her house. 16 When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and be sure to read the one from Laodicea. 17 Tell Archippus, “See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord.”

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  1. Colossians 4:12 Or slave
  2. Colossians 4:12 Or Christ
  3. Colossians 4:12 Or complete