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

3. 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)

4. 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”

5. 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

6. 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)

7. 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

8. 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.

9. 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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