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1 Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.
2 Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving,
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,
4 that I may reveal it as I ought to speak.
5 Walk in wisdom toward those who are outside, redeeming the time.
6 Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.
7 All my affairs will be made known to you by Tychicus, the beloved brother, faithful servant, and fellow bondservant in the Lord.
8 I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,
9 together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known to you everything that is going on here.
10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, greets you, and Mark the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received instructions, “if he comes to you, receive him”),
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.
16 When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.”
18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you. Amen.

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Greek interlinear — Colossians 4:1–255 (295 words)
1
  1. Οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  2. κύριοιkyrioikurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Nominative Plural MasculineG2962
  3. τὸtoho: theArticle — Accusative Singular NeuterG3588
  4. δίκαιονdikaiondikaios: equitable (in character or act); (by implication) innocent, holyAdjective — Accusative Singular NeuterG1342
  5. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  6. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  7. ἰσότηταisotētaisotes: likeness (in condition or proportion); (by implication) equityNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG2471
  8. τοῖςtoisho: theArticle — Dative Plural MasculineG3588
  9. δούλοιςdouloisdoulos: (involuntarily) a slave; (of necessity) a bond-servantNoun — Dative Plural MasculineG1401
  10. παρέχεσθεparechestheparecho: to hold near, i.e. present, afford, exhibit, furnish occasionVerb — Present Middle Imperative, 2nd PluralG3930
  11. εἰδότεςeidoteseido: (properly) to see; (by implication, in the perfect tense only) to knowVerb — Perfect Active ParticipleG1492
  12. ὅτιhotihoti: (demonstrative) that (sometimes redundant)ConjunctionG3754
  13. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  14. ὑμεῖςhymeishumeis: you (as subjective of verb)Pronoun — 2nd person Nominative PluralG5210
  15. ἔχετεecheteecho: to hold (such as possession, ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)Verb — Present Active Indicative, 2nd PluralG2192
  16. κύριονkyrionkurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Accusative Singular MasculineG2962
  17. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  18. οὐρανοῖςouranoisouranos: the sky; (by extension) heaven (as the abode of God)Noun — Dative Plural MasculineG3772
2
  1. Τῇtēho: theArticle — Dative Singular FeminineG3588
  2. προσευχῇproseuchēproseuche: prayer; (by implication) an oratory (chapel)Noun — Dative Singular FeminineG4335
  3. προσκαρτερεῖτεproskartereiteproskartereo: to be earnest towards; (to a thing) to persevere, be constantly diligentVerb — Present Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG4342
  4. γρηγοροῦντεςgrēgorountesgregoreuo: to keep awake, i.e. watchVerb — Present Active ParticipleG1127
  5. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  6. αὐτῇautēautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular FeminineG846
  7. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  8. εὐχαριστίᾳeucharistiaeucharistia: gratitude; (actively) grateful language (to God, as an act of worship)Noun — Dative Singular FeminineG2169
3
  1. προσευχόμενοιproseuchomenoiproseuchomai: to pray to God, i.e. supplicate, worshipVerb — Present ParticipleG4336
  2. ἅμαhamahama: (properly) at the "same" timeAdverbG260
  3. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  4. περὶperiperi: (properly) through (all over), i.e. aroundPrepositionG4012
  5. ἡμῶνhēmōnhemon: of (or from) usPronoun — 1st person Genitive PluralG2257
  6. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  7. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  8. θεὸςtheostheos: a deity; (figuratively) a magistrateNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2316
  9. ἀνοίξῃanoixēanoigo: to open upVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 3rd SingularG455
  10. ἡμῖνhēminhemin: to (or for, with, by) usPronoun — 1st person Dative PluralG2254
  11. θύρανthyranthura: a portal or entrance (the opening or the closure)Noun — Accusative Singular FeminineG2374
  12. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  13. λόγουlogoulogos: something said (including the thought)Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG3056
  14. λαλῆσαιlalēsailaleo: to talk, i.e. utter wordsVerb — Aorist Active InfinitiveG2980
  15. τὸtoho: theArticle — Accusative Singular NeuterG3588
  16. μυστήριονmystērionmusterion: a secret or "mystery"Noun — Accusative Singular NeuterG3466
  17. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  18. ΧριστοῦchristouChristos: (literally) Anointed; (transliterated) "Christ"Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG5547
  19. δι'didia: throughPrepositionG1223
  20. ὃhohos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Accusative Singular NeuterG3739
  21. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  22. δέδεμαιdedemaideo: to bind; (regarding marriage) to be bethrothed, to pledge to give oneself in marriageVerb — Perfect Passive Indicative, 1st SingularG1210
4
  1. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  2. φανερώσωphanerōsōphaneroo: to render apparentVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 1st SingularG5319
  3. αὐτὸautoautos: selfPronoun — Accusative Singular NeuterG846
  4. ὡςhōshos: which how, i.e. in that manner (very variously used, as follows)AdverbG5613
  5. δεῖdeidei: it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)Verb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG1163
  6. μεmeme: mePronoun — 1st person Accusative SingularG3165
  7. λαλῆσαιlalēsailaleo: to talk, i.e. utter wordsVerb — Aorist Active InfinitiveG2980
5
  1. Ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  2. σοφίᾳsophiasophia: wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual)Noun — Dative Singular FeminineG4678
  3. περιπατεῖτεperipateiteperipateo: to tread all around, i.e. walk at large (especially as proof of ability)Verb — Present Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG4043
  4. πρὸςprospros: forward to, i.e. toward; (genitive case) the side of, i.e. pertaining toPrepositionG4314
  5. τοὺςtousho: theArticle — Accusative Plural MasculineG3588
  6. ἔξωexōexo: out(-side, of doors)AdverbG1854
  7. τὸνtonho: theArticle — Accusative Singular MasculineG3588
  8. καιρὸνkaironkairos: a set or proper time or season; an occasionNoun — Accusative Singular MasculineG2540
  9. ἐξαγοραζόμενοιexagorazomenoiexagorazo: to buy up, i.e. ransom; (figuratively) to rescue from loss (improve opportunity)Verb — Present Middle ParticipleG1805
6
  1. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  2. λόγοςlogoslogos: something said (including the thought)Noun — Nominative Singular MasculineG3056
  3. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  4. πάντοτεpantotepantote: every when, i.e. at all timesAdverbG3842
  5. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  6. χάριτιchariticharis: graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or actNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG5485
  7. ἅλατιhalatihalas: salt; (figuratively) prudence (i.e. wisdom, sound judgement)Noun — Dative Singular NeuterG217
  8. ἠρτυμένοςērtymenosartuo: to prepare, i.e. spice (with stimulating condiments)Verb — Perfect Passive ParticipleG741
  9. εἰδέναιeidenaieido: (properly) to see; (by implication, in the perfect tense only) to knowVerb — Perfect Active InfinitiveG1492
  10. πῶςpōspos: in what way?; (sometimes indirect) how?AdverbG4459
  11. δεῖdeidei: it is (was, etc.) necessary (as binding)Verb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG1163
  12. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  13. ἑνὶheniheis: oneAdjective — Dative Singular MasculineG1520
  14. ἑκάστῳhekastōhekastos: each or everyAdjective — Dative Singular MasculineG1538
  15. ἀποκρίνεσθαιapokrinesthaiapokrinomai: to conclude for oneself; (by implication) to respondVerb — Present InfinitiveG611
7
  1. Τὰtaho: theArticle — Accusative Plural NeuterG3588
  2. κατ'katkata: (prepositionally) down (in place or time)PrepositionG2596
  3. ἐμὲemeeme: mePronoun — 1st person Accusative SingularG1691
  4. πάνταpantapas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Accusative Plural NeuterG3956
  5. γνωρίσειgnōriseignorizo: to make known; (subjectively) to knowVerb — Future Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG1107
  6. ὑμῖνhyminhumin: to (with or by) youPronoun — 2nd person Dative PluralG5213
  7. ΤυχικὸςtychikosTuchikos: fortuitous, i.e. fortunate; Tychicus, a ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG5190
  8. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  9. ἀγαπητὸςagapētosagapetos: belovedAdjective — Nominative Singular MasculineG27
  10. ἀδελφὸςadelphosadelphos: a brother; (of faith) a brother in our Lord, JesusNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG80
  11. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  12. πιστὸςpistospistos: (objectively) trustworthy; (subjectively) trustfulAdjective — Nominative Singular MasculineG4103
  13. διάκονοςdiakonosdiakonos: an attendant, a servant; (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties)Noun — Nominative Singular MasculineG1249
  14. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  15. σύνδουλοςsyndoulossundoulos: a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)Noun — Nominative Singular MasculineG4889
  16. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  17. κυρίῳkyriōkurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG2962
8
  1. ὃνhonhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Accusative Singular MasculineG3739
  2. ἔπεμψαepempsapempo: to dispatch, especially on a temporary errandVerb — Aorist Active Indicative, 1st SingularG3992
  3. πρὸςprospros: forward to, i.e. toward; (genitive case) the side of, i.e. pertaining toPrepositionG4314
  4. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  5. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  6. αὐτὸautoautos: selfPronoun — Accusative Singular NeuterG846
  7. τοῦτοtoutotouto: that thingAdverb — Accusative Singular NeuterG5124
  8. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  9. γνῷgnōto "know" (absolutely)Verb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 1st SingularG1097
  10. τὰtaho: theArticle — Accusative Plural NeuterG3588
  11. περὶperiperi: (properly) through (all over), i.e. aroundPrepositionG4012
  12. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  13. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  14. παρακαλέσῃparakalesēparakaleo: (properly) to call near (as to receive or give help)Verb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 3rd SingularG3870
  15. τὰςtasho: theArticle — Accusative Plural FeminineG3588
  16. καρδίαςkardiaskardia: the heart; (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind)Noun — Accusative Plural FeminineG2588
  17. ὑμῶν,hymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
9
  1. σὺνsynsun: with or togetherPrepositionG4862
  2. ὈνησίμῳonēsimōOnesimos: profitable; Onesimus, a ChristianNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG3682
  3. τῷtōho: theArticle — Dative Singular MasculineG3588
  4. πιστῷpistōpistos: (objectively) trustworthy; (subjectively) trustfulAdjective — Dative Singular MasculineG4103
  5. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  6. ἀγαπητῷagapētōagapetos: belovedAdjective — Dative Singular MasculineG27
  7. ἀδελφῷadelphōadelphos: a brother; (of faith) a brother in our Lord, JesusNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG80
  8. ὅςhoshos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG3739
  9. ἐστινestinesti: he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they areVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG2076
  10. ἐξexek: from (the point whence action or motion proceeds)PrepositionG1537
  11. ὑμῶν·hymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  12. πάνταpantapas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Accusative Plural NeuterG3956
  13. ὑμῖνhyminhumin: to (with or by) youPronoun — 2nd person Dative PluralG5213
  14. γνωριοῦσινgnōriousingnorizo: to make known; (subjectively) to knowVerb — Future Active Indicative, 3rd PluralG1107
  15. τὰtaho: theArticle — Accusative Plural NeuterG3588
  16. ὧδεhōdehode: in this same spot, i.e. here or hitherAdverbG5602
10
  1. Ἀσπάζεταιaspazetaiaspazomai: to enfold in the arms; (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcomeVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG782
  2. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  3. ἈρίσταρχοςaristarchosAristarchos: best ruling; Aristarchus, a MacedonianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG708
  4. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  5. συναιχμάλωτόςsynaichmalōtossunaichmalotos: a co-captiveAdjective — Nominative Singular MasculineG4869
  6. μουmoumou: of mePronoun — 1st person Genitive SingularG3450
  7. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  8. ΜᾶρκοςmarkosMarkos: Marcus, a ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG3138
  9. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  10. ἀνεψιὸςanepsiosanepsios: (properly) akin; (specially) a cousinNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG431
  11. ΒαρναβᾶbarnabaBarnabas: son of Nabas (i.e. prophecy); Barnabas, an IsraeliteNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG921
  12. περὶperiperi: (properly) through (all over), i.e. aroundPrepositionG4012
  13. οὗhouhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG3739
  14. ἐλάβετεelabetelambano: (actively) to take; (passively) to receiveVerb — Aorist Active Indicative, 2nd PluralG2983
  15. ἐντολάςentolasentole: injunction, i.e. an authoritative prescriptionNoun — Accusative Plural FeminineG1785
  16. ἐὰνeanean: in case that, provided that, etc.ConditionalG1437
  17. ἔλθῃelthēerchomai: to come or goVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 3rd SingularG2064
  18. πρὸςprospros: forward to, i.e. toward; (genitive case) the side of, i.e. pertaining toPrepositionG4314
  19. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  20. δέξασθεdexasthedechomai: to receiveVerb — Aorist Imperative, 2nd PluralG1209
  21. αὐτόνautonautos: selfPronoun — Accusative Singular MasculineG846
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  1. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  2. ἸησοῦςiēsousIesous: Jesus (i.e. Jehoshua), the name of our Lord and two (three) other IsraelitesNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2424
  3. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  4. λεγόμενοςlegomenoslego: (properly) to "lay" forth; (figuratively) to relateVerb — Present Passive ParticipleG3004
  5. ἸοῦστοςioustosIoustos: Justus, the name of three ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2459
  6. οἱhoiho: theArticle — Nominative Plural MasculineG3588
  7. ὄντεςonteson: beingVerb — Present ParticipleG5607
  8. ἐκekek: from (the point whence action or motion proceeds)PrepositionG1537
  9. περιτομῆςperitomēsperitome: circumcision (the rite, the condition, or the people)Noun — Genitive Singular FeminineG4061
  10. οὗτοιhoutoihoutos: the he (she or it), i.e. this or that (often with article repeated)Adverb — Nominative Plural MasculineG3778
  11. μόνοιmonoimonos: remaining, i.e. sole or single; (by implication) mereAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG3441
  12. συνεργοὶsynergoisunergos: a co-laborer, i.e. coadjutorAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG4904
  13. εἰςeiseis: to or into (indicating the point reached or entered), of place, timePrepositionG1519
  14. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  15. βασιλείανbasileianbasileia: (properly) royalty; (abstractly) ruleNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG932
  16. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  17. θεοῦtheoutheos: a deity; (figuratively) a magistrateNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2316
  18. οἵτινεςhoitineshostis: which some, i.e. any that; (definite) which samePronoun — Nominative Plural MasculineG3748
  19. ἐγενήθησάνegenēthēsanginomai: to cause to be ("gen"-erate); (reflexively) to become (come into being)Verb — Aorist Indicative, 3rd PluralG1096
  20. μοιmoimoi: to mePronoun — 1st person Dative SingularG3427
  21. παρηγορίαparēgoriaparegoria: an address alongside; (specially), consolationNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG3931
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  1. ἀσπάζεταιaspazetaiaspazomai: to enfold in the arms; (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcomeVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG782
  2. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  3. ἘπαφρᾶςepaphrasEpaphras: Epaphras, a ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG1889
  4. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  5. ἐξexek: from (the point whence action or motion proceeds)PrepositionG1537
  6. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  7. δοῦλοςdoulosdoulos: (involuntarily) a slave; (of necessity) a bond-servantNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG1401
  8. ΧριστοῦchristouChristos: (literally) Anointed; (transliterated) "Christ"Noun — Genitive Singular MasculineG5547
  9. πάντοτεpantotepantote: every when, i.e. at all timesAdverbG3842
  10. ἀγωνιζόμενοςagōnizomenosagonizomai: to struggle; (literally) to compete for a prizeVerb — Present ParticipleG75
  11. ὑπὲρhyperhuper: "over"; (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regardingPrepositionG5228
  12. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  13. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  14. ταῖςtaisho: theArticle — Dative Plural FeminineG3588
  15. προσευχαῖςproseuchaisproseuche: prayer; (by implication) an oratory (chapel)Noun — Dative Plural FeminineG4335
  16. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  17. στῆτεstētehistemi: to standVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 2nd PluralG2476
  18. τέλειοιteleioiteleios: completeAdjective — Nominative Plural MasculineG5046
  19. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  20. πεπληρωμένοιpeplērōmenoipleroo: to fully, completely fill; (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow)Verb — Perfect Passive ParticipleG4137
  21. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  22. παντὶpantipas: all, any, every, the wholeAdjective — Dative Singular NeuterG3956
  23. θελήματιthelēmatithelema: a determination (properly, the thing); (actively) choiceNoun — Dative Singular NeuterG2307
  24. τοῦtouho: theArticle — Genitive Singular MasculineG3588
  25. θεοῦtheoutheos: a deity; (figuratively) a magistrateNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG2316
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  1. μαρτυρῶmartyrōmartureo: to be a witness, i.e. testifyVerb — Present Active Indicative, 1st SingularG3140
  2. γὰρgargar: (properly) assigning a reasonConjunctionG1063
  3. αὐτῷautōautos: selfPronoun — Dative Singular MasculineG846
  4. ὅτιhotihoti: (demonstrative) that (sometimes redundant)ConjunctionG3754
  5. ἔχειecheiecho: to hold (such as possession, ability, contiuity, relation, or condition)Verb — Present Active Indicative, 3rd SingularG2192
  6. ζῆλονzēlonzelos: (properly) heat; (figuratively) "zeal"Noun — Accusative Singular MasculineG2205
  7. πολὺνpolynpolus: (singular) much (in any respect) or (plural) many, (neuter singular as adverbial) largely, (neuter plural as...Adjective — Accusative Singular MasculineG4183
  8. ὑπὲρhyperhuper: "over"; (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regardingPrepositionG5228
  9. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  10. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  11. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  12. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  13. ΛαοδικείᾳlaodikeiaLaodikeia: Laodicia, a place in Asia MinorNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG2993
  14. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  15. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  16. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  17. ἹεραπόλειhierapoleiHierapolis: holy city; Hierapolis, a place in Asia MinorNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG2404
14
  1. ἀσπάζεταιaspazetaiaspazomai: to enfold in the arms; (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcomeVerb — Present Indicative, 3rd SingularG782
  2. ὑμᾶςhymashumas: you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)Pronoun — 2nd person Accusative PluralG5209
  3. ΛουκᾶςloukasLoukas: Lucas, a ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG3065
  4. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  5. ἰατρὸςiatrosiatros: a physicianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG2395
  6. ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  7. ἀγαπητὸςagapētosagapetos: belovedAdjective — Nominative Singular MasculineG27
  8. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  9. ΔημᾶςdēmasDemas: Demas, a ChristianNoun — Nominative Singular MasculineG1214
15
  1. Ἀσπάσασθεaspasastheaspazomai: to enfold in the arms; (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcomeVerb — Aorist Imperative, 2nd PluralG782
  2. τοὺςtousho: theArticle — Accusative Plural MasculineG3588
  3. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  4. ΛαοδικείᾳlaodikeiaLaodikeia: Laodicia, a place in Asia MinorNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG2993
  5. ἀδελφοὺςadelphousadelphos: a brother; (of faith) a brother in our Lord, JesusNoun — Accusative Plural MasculineG80
  6. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  7. ΝύμφανnymphanNumphas: nymph-given (i.e. -born); Nymphas, a ChristianNoun — Accusative Singular MasculineG3564
  8. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  9. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  10. κατ'katkata: (prepositionally) down (in place or time)PrepositionG2596
  11. οἶκονoikonoikos: a dwelling (more or less extensive); (by implication) a family (more or less related)Noun — Accusative Singular MasculineG3624
  12. αὐτοῦautouautos: selfPronoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG846
  13. ἐκκλησίανekklēsianekklesia: (properly) a "calling out"; (concretely) a called out assembly of citizensNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1577
16
  1. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  2. ὅτανhotanhotan: whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty)ConjunctionG3752
  3. ἀναγνωσθῇanagnōsthēanaginosko: to know again; (by extension) to readVerb — Aorist Passive Subjunctive, 3rd SingularG314
  4. παρ'parpara: (properly) near; (genitive case) from beside (literally or figuratively)PrepositionG3844
  5. ὑμῖνhyminhumin: to (with or by) youPronoun — 2nd person Dative PluralG5213
  6. ἡhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  7. ἐπιστολήepistolēepistole: a written messageNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG1992
  8. ποιήσατεpoiēsatepoieo: to make or doVerb — Aorist Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG4160
  9. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  10. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  11. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  12. τῇtēho: theArticle — Dative Singular FeminineG3588
  13. ΛαοδικέωνlaodikeōnLaodikeus: a Laodicean, i.e. inhabitant of LaodiciaNoun — Genitive Plural MasculineG2994
  14. ἐκκλησίᾳekklēsiaekklesia: (properly) a "calling out"; (concretely) a called out assembly of citizensNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG1577
  15. ἀναγνωσθῇanagnōsthēanaginosko: to know again; (by extension) to readVerb — Aorist Passive Subjunctive, 3rd SingularG314
  16. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  17. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  18. ἐκekek: from (the point whence action or motion proceeds)PrepositionG1537
  19. ΛαοδικείαςlaodikeiasLaodikeia: Laodicia, a place in Asia MinorNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG2993
  20. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  21. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  22. ὑμεῖςhymeishumeis: you (as subjective of verb)Pronoun — 2nd person Nominative PluralG5210
  23. ἀναγνῶτεanagnōteanaginosko: to know again; (by extension) to readVerb — Aorist Active Subjunctive, 2nd PluralG314
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  1. καὶkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  2. εἴπατεeipateepo: to speak or say (by word or writing)Verb — Aorist Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG2036
  3. Ἀρχίππῳ·archippōArchippos: horse-ruler; Archippus, a ChristianNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG751
  4. Βλέπεblepeblepo: to look atVerb — Present Active Imperative, 2nd SingularG991
  5. τὴνtēnho: theArticle — Accusative Singular FeminineG3588
  6. διακονίανdiakoniandiakonia: attendance (as a servant, etc.); (figuratively) charitable aidNoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG1248
  7. ἣνhēnhos: the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, thatPronoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG3739
  8. παρέλαβεςparelabesparalambano: to receive near, i.e. associate with oneself (in any familiar or intimate act or relation)Verb — Aorist Active Indicative, 2nd SingularG3880
  9. ἐνenen: "in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.PrepositionG1722
  10. κυρίῳkyriōkurios: supreme in authority; (as noun) controllerNoun — Dative Singular MasculineG2962
  11. ἵναhinahina: in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)ConjunctionG2443
  12. αὐτὴνautēnautos: selfPronoun — Accusative Singular FeminineG846
  13. πληροῖςplēroispleroo: to fully, completely fill; (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow)Verb — Present Active Subjunctive, 2nd SingularG4137
18
  1. Ὁhoho: theArticle — Nominative Singular MasculineG3588
  2. ἀσπασμὸςaspasmosaspasmos: a greeting (in person or by letter)Noun — Nominative Singular MasculineG783
  3. τῇtēho: theArticle — Dative Singular FeminineG3588
  4. ἐμῇemēemos: myDualG1699
  5. χειρὶcheiricheir: the hand; (figuratively) powerNoun — Dative Singular FeminineG5495
  6. ΠαύλουpaulouPaulos: little; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostleNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG3972
  7. μνημονεύετέmnēmoneuetemnemoneuo: to exercise memory, i.e. recollect; (by implication) to punishVerb — Present Active Imperative, 2nd PluralG3421
  8. μουmoumou: of mePronoun — 1st person Genitive SingularG3450
  9. τῶνtōnho: theArticle — Genitive Plural MasculineG3588
  10. δεσμῶνdesmōndesmon: a band, i.e. ligament (of the body) or shackle (of a prisoner)Noun — Genitive Plural MasculineG1199
  11. ἡhēho: theArticle — Nominative Singular FeminineG3588
  12. χάριςcharischaris: graciousness (as gratifying), of manner or actNoun — Nominative Singular FeminineG5485
  13. μεθ'methmeta: (properly) denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal)PrepositionG3326
  14. ὑμῶνhymōnhumon: of (from or concerning) youPronoun — 2nd person Genitive PluralG5216
  15. ἀμήνamēnamen: (properly) firm; (figuratively) trustworthyHebrew wordG281
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  1. πρόςprospros: forward to, i.e. toward; (genitive case) the side of, i.e. pertaining toPrepositionG4314
  2. ΚολασσαεῖςkolassaeisKolossaeus: a Colossaean, i.e. inhabitant of ColossaeNoun — Accusative Plural MasculineG2858
  3. ἐγράφηegraphēgrapho: to "grave", especially to write; (figuratively) to describeVerb — Aorist Passive Indicative, 3rd SingularG1125
  4. ἀπόapoapo: "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation)PrepositionG575
  5. ῬώμηςrhōmēsRhome: strength; Roma, the capital of ItalyNoun — Genitive Singular FeminineG4516
  6. διάdiadia: throughPrepositionG1223
  7. τυχικοῦtychikouTuchikos: fortuitous, i.e. fortunate; Tychicus, a ChristianNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG5190
  8. καίkaikai: and, also, even, so then, too, etc.ConjunctionG2532
  9. ὈνησίμουonēsimouOnesimos: profitable; Onesimus, a ChristianNoun — Genitive Singular MasculineG3682

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Strong's words in Colossians 4 (6)
Strong's G5216 — ὑμῶν (hymōn)
humon (hoo-mone`) p/p. 1. of (from or concerning) you [genitive case of G5210] KJV: ye, you, your (own, -selves) Root(s): G5210. Appears 8 times in Colossians 4.
Strong's G2443 — ἵνα (hina)
hina (hin'-ah) conj. 1. in order that (denoting the purpose or the result) [probably from the same as the former part of G1438 (through the demonstrative idea)] KJV: albeit, because, to the intent (th. Appears 7 times in Colossians 4.
Strong's G5209 — ὑμᾶς (hymas)
humas (hoo-mas`) p/p. 1. you (as the objective of a verb or preposition) [accusative case of G5210] KJV: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own) Root(s): G5210. Appears 6 times in Colossians 4.
Strong's G3739 — ὃ (ho)
hos (hos) (including feminine he hay, and neuter ho ho) p/r. 1. the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that [probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article G3. Appears 5 times in Colossians 4.
Strong's G2962 — κύριοι (kyrioi)
kurios (koo'-ree-os) n. 1. supreme in authority 2. (as noun) controller 3. (by implication) Master (as a respectful title) [from kuros "supremacy"] KJV: God, Lord, master, Sir. Appears 4 times in Colossians 4.
Strong's G782 — Ἀσπάζεται (aspazetai)
aspazomai (as-pad'-zom-ai) v. 1. to enfold in the arms 2. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome [from G1 (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of G4685] KJV: embrace, greet, salute, take leave Root(s): G1, G4685. Appears 4 times in Colossians 4.

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“Thou shalt not enjoin aught in thy bitterness upon thy bondman or maidservant, who hope in the same God, lest ever they shall fear not God who is over both; for he cometh not to call according to the outward appearance, but unto them whom the Spirit hath prepared.”

— Didache (1st century) on Colossians 4:1
What the Early Church wrote about Colossians 4 (4)

  • “Masters, render to your servants justice and equity; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven, where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, bond, free: but Christ is all, and in all."”

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

  • “"Praying at the same time for you, that God would open to us a door to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am bound; that I may make it known as I ought to speak."”

  • “In addition, it will in my opinion form an appropriate sequel to defend those tenets, on account of which the Greeks assail us, making use of a few Scriptures, if perchance the Jew also may listen”

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