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Colossians 4:13 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis. "
Colossians 4:13
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11 and Jesus who is called Justus. These are my only fellow workers for God’s Kingdom who are of the circumcision, men who have been a comfort to me.
12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
13 For I testify about him that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.
14 Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
15 Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, with Nymphas and the assembly that is in his house.
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Colossians 4:1
"Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven."
Colossians 4:2
"Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,"
Colossians 4:3
"praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds,"
Colossians 4:4
"that I may reveal it as I ought to speak."
Colossians 4:5
"Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time."
Colossians 4:6
"Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one."
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