Colossians 4:15-17
King James Version
15 Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
16 And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
17 And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
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Colossians 4:15-17
New International Version
15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea,(A) and to Nympha and the church in her house.(B)
16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read(C) in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea.
17 Tell Archippus:(D) “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”(E)
Colossians 4:15-17
English Standard Version
15 Give my greetings to the brothers[a] at Laodicea, and to Nympha and (A)the church in her house. 16 And when (B)this letter has been read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and see that you also read the letter from Laodicea. 17 And say to (C)Archippus, “See that you fulfill (D)the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”
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- Colossians 4:15 Or brothers and sisters
Colossians 4:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 Greet the brothers and sisters who are in (A)Laodicea and also [a]Nympha and (B)the church that is in [b]her house. 16 (C)When [c]this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part, (D)read [d]my letter that is coming from (E)Laodicea. 17 Tell (F)Archippus, “See to the (G)ministry which you have received in the Lord, so that you may [e]fulfill it.”
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- Colossians 4:15 Or Nymphas (masc)
- Colossians 4:15 One early ms their
- Colossians 4:16 Lit the
- Colossians 4:16 Lit the
- Colossians 4:17 Or continually fulfill
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