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Colossians 4:17 - Meaning and Application

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Translation: King James Version

" And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. "

Colossians 4:17

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15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.

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.

17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

18 The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Colossians 4:1

"Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven."

Colossians 4:2

"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"

Colossians 4:3

"Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:"

Colossians 4:4

"That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak."

Colossians 4:5

"Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."

Colossians 4:6

"Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man."

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