10 (A)Aristarchus my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark (B)the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you have received instructions—(C)if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus who is called (D)Justus. (E)These are the only men of the circumcision among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and (F)they have been a comfort to me. 12 (G)Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always (H)struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand (I)mature and fully assured in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis. 14 (J)Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does (K)Demas. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers[a] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and (L)the church in her house. 16 And when (M)this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to (N)Archippus, “See that you fulfill (O)the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”

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  1. Colossians 4:15 Or brothers and sisters

10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. 11 Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been!

12 Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God. 13 I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

14 Luke, the beloved doctor, sends his greetings, and so does Demas. 15 Please give my greetings to our brothers and sisters[a] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

16 After you have read this letter, pass it on to the church at Laodicea so they can read it, too. And you should read the letter I wrote to them.

17 And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”

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  1. 4:15 Greek brothers.