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Paul’s Epistles To The Churches & Saints In Galatia Philippi Ephesus Colossae

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Human Responsibilities (3:18-4:1) Masters (4:1) Continue steadfastly in prayer (4:2-4) Walk wisely among those who are not Christians (4:5-6) Tychicus will tell you about me (4:7-9) Greetings (4:10-18)

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Companions Timothy – Col. 1:1 Epaphras – Col. 1:7, 4:13 Tychicus – Col. 4:7-9 Onesimus – Col. 4:7-9, Philemon’s “slave” Aristarchus – Acts 27:2, Col. 4:10 “fellow prisoner” Luke – Col. 4:14 “beloved physician” Mark – Col. 4:10 “Barnabas’ relative” Justus – Col. 4:11, 14 Demas – Col. 4:11, 14; 2 Tim. 4:10 “forsook Paul” “loved this present world”

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Human Responsibilities (3:18-4:1) Masters (4:1) Treat bondservants just and fairly (Mt. 20:1-16) Do so because of your master (Rom. 14:12) Examples: Abraham - Good Laban - Bad

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Continue steadfastly in prayer (4:2-4) Continue earnestly (Acts 2:42) Being vigilant, keep awake, not ritualistic With thanksgiving For us (i.e. Paul and his companions) (Eph. 6:20 – be bold and teach as he ought)

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Walk wisely among those who are not Christians (4:5-6) Elders are to have a good report of non- Christians lest they become a snare of the Devil. Joseph Daniel Let your speech always be gracious

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Tychicus will tell you about me (4:7-9) Paul’s activities Paul praised Tychicus’ faithfulness thereby blessing the message that he carried. Beloved, Faithful, Fellow servant In the Lord Tychicus was sent to inform the Colossians about Paul so they would be encouraged.

Paul’s Epistle To The Colossians Greetings (4:10-18) Those sending greetings (4:10-14) Aristarchus, Mark, Justus Of the circumcision Epaphras, Luke, Demas Gentiles Those to whom greetings sent (4:15) Church at Laodicea Nymphas Archippas Of his own hand for added authenticity

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