colossians-4:8

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:7-9

Final Salutations (Colossians 4:7-18 ). ‘All my affairs will Tychicus make known to you, the beloved brother and faithful minister and fellow-servant in the Lord, whom I have sent to you for this very purpose that you may know our state and that he may comfort your hearts, together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother who is one of you. They will make known to you all that is done here.’ Paul demonstrates his concern and interest in the church at Colossae by sending Tychicus to... read more

Arthur Peake

Arthur Peake's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:7-18

Colossians 4:7-Job : . Commendations and Salutations. Colossians 4:7 . Tychicus: cf. Acts 20:4, Ephesians 6:21, Titus 3:12, 2 Timothy 4:12. Colossians 4:9 . Onesimus: there is a touch of gentle humour in this reference to the returning runaway, both in what it says, and in what it omits. Colossians 4:10 . Aristarchus: cf. Acts 19:29; Acts 20:4; Acts 27:2, Philemon 1:24.— Mark: the John Mark of Ac. ( Acts 13:5; Acts 13:13; Acts 15:36-Matthew :), and the author of the second gospel. A... read more

Matthew Poole

Matthew Poole's English Annotations on the Holy Bible - Colossians 4:8

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose; who was Paul’s messenger to them, as to let them know how it was with Paul, so to this end: 1. That he might know your estate; that he might clearly understand, how their matters stood, {as Ephesians 6:22} especially with respect to spirituals, Colossians 2:1,Colossians 2:5. 2. And comfort your hearts; and cheer up their spirits, {as Ephesians 6:22} that under the temptations of Satan, and tyranny of persecutors abroad or at home, they might not... read more

Joseph Exell

Preacher's Complete Homiletical Commentary - Colossians 4:7-11

CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTESColossians 4:11. A comfort to me.—The word for “comfort” is only found in this place in the New Testament. It is a medical term, and points to relief given in suffering—then, by way of ministering to a mind diseased or in trouble, is used of the speech which soothes and calms.MAIN HOMILETICS OF THE PARAGRAPH.—Colossians 4:7-11Side-lights on Church-life in the Early Times.A straw will indicate the direction of a current; a bit of glass will reveal a star; a kick of... read more

Chuck Smith

Chuck Smith Bible Commentary - Colossians 4:1-18

Chapter 4Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal [pay them a decent salary]; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving ( Colossians 4:1-2 );As we said, prayer has many parts and an important part of prayer is praise and worship, thanksgiving. A minor part of prayer is request, petitions. But then Paul says, "Pray for us." And, of course, in each of the churches he requested prayer, and I think that every... read more

Joseph Sutcliffe

Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - Colossians 4:1-18

Colossians 4:1 . Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal. Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew that some were severe in the treatment of their slaves and dependents, contrary to the mild and benignant spirit of the gospel. Colossians 4:2-4 . Continue in prayer. Paul prayed on the sea-shore with the elders of Ephesus. Secret and family prayer are duties constantly devolving on christians,... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Colossians 4:7-11

Colossians 4:7-11All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you.Christian commendations and salutations“What is in a name!” Nothing, is the ordinary reply, but there may be much. The names of Solomon, Alexander, Napoleon, and Paul are associated with important events in history. Each is a record, and stirs up admiration, desire, dislike, or sorrow as the case may be. If the names of great men interest us, those of the good men who shared the labours of St. Paul may also do so. Those labours are... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Colossians 4:8

8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; Ver. 8. And comfort your hearts ] See Trapp on " Eph 6:22 " read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - Colossians 4:8

I have: 1 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 12:18, Ephesians 6:22, Philippians 2:28, 1 Thessalonians 3:5 and comfort: Colossians 2:2, Isaiah 40:1, Isaiah 61:2, Isaiah 61:3, 2 Corinthians 1:4, 2 Corinthians 2:7, 1 Thessalonians 2:11, 1 Thessalonians 3:2, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:14, 2 Thessalonians 2:17 Reciprocal: 1 Corinthians 14:3 - comfort 1 Corinthians 16:18 - they Philippians 2:19 - to send read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Colossians 4:8

8. The same purpose Better, this very purpose, applying to what follows, especially if we retain the next clause. Whether we should read as in the text, or, that ye might know our affairs, as in Ephesians 6:22, is as yet doubtful. Tregelles adopts the latter, which certainly best agrees with the following verse. read more