Parallel Bible results for "Colossians 4:13-18"

Colossians 4:13-18

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13 I've watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.
13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
14 Luke, good friend and physician, and Demas both send greetings.
14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.
15 Say hello to our friends in Laodicea; also to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.
15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house.
16 After this letter has been read to you, make sure it gets read also in Laodicea. And get the letter that went to Laodicea and have it read to you.
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 And, oh, yes, tell Archippus, "Do your best in the job you received from the Master. Do your very best."
17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”
18 I'm signing off in my own handwriting - Paul. Remember to pray for me in this jail. Grace be with you.
18 I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
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