Colossians 4:16
“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.”
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
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.
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to the Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
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Related Verses
“Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.”
“For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
“I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.”
“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”
“For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;”