The book of colossians is an important look into the mystery of christ which was hidden for generations and now disclosed to the saints col. Final greetings 4 masters, give your bondservants what is just and fair, knowing that you also have a master in heaven. Colossians 4, new living translation nlt the bible app. Bible teaching from the book of colossians chapter 4 verses 18. The reason earthly masters should give their servants that which is just and equal is that the masters themselves also have a master in heaven. This was the same city later mentioned in the scathing rebuke of revelation 3. Here we have yet another letter from the apostle paul. First, paul gives some miscellaneous instructions colossians 4. Prayer was an undeniable part of his life, and if you read through.
Though he did not personally know the recipients, paul was acquainted with them. This time, pauls writing to the church in ephesus and, boy, does he have a lot to say. Colossians 4 the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Continuance in prayer recommended, to which watchfulness and thanksgiving should be joined, colossians 4. The book of colossians describes christ as superior to all other teachers, faiths, and. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. Colossians 4 niv masters, provide your slaves with what bible. Colossians chapter 4 matthew henry complete commentary.
Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal, knowing that you also have a master in heaven. Colossians chapter 4 david guziks commentaries on the. There has been some considerable debate as to if paul referred to a man or a woman with this name. Colossians chapter 4 explained discover the 66 books of. The book of colossians, chapter 4 offers free online access to.
Ephesians and colossians summary the epistle to the ephesians. It reminds us that the book of acts is an incomplete record of. The book of colossians is a prison epistle letter written while in prison. Colossians 4, new king james version nkjv the bible app. Bible study, commentary and summary here is a bible study with commentary and a summary of colossians chapter four. It was written to counter and respond to heretical teachings and encourage believers to. This letter is a glorious reminder of everything christ did for us in conquering sin and death. The key personalities include paul, timothy, tychicus, onesimus, aristarchus, mark, and epaphras. Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a master in heaven. Chapter 4 of the book of colossians expresses the importance of prayer for believers and treating all men with respect, even those who do not follow the word of god. Enduring word bible commentary colossians chapter 4. Since we heard of your faith in christ jesus, and of the love which ye have. You may remember him from such new testament letters as romans and 1 corinthians. Traditionally, it is believed to be written for the church in colossae by apostle paul, with timothy as his coauthor, while he was in prison in ephesus 5354 ce, although there were debatable charges that it is the work of a secondary imitator or that it was written in.
Colossians 4 new king james version nkjv christian graces. Directions concerning walking wisely, redeeming of time, and godly conversation, colossians 4. The epistle moves quickly to its conclusion in these 18 verses. Bible study the book colossians chapter 4 razor planet. The duty of masters to their servants, colossians 4. Colossians 4 bible commentary matthew henry concise. He told the people to always pray without stopping. Colossians 4 new international version niv 4 masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. He continues his account of the duty of masters, from the close of the former chapter, colossians 4. He is a very dear brother, and a trustworthy helper and companion in the service of the lord. Chapter 4 of the book of colossians expresses the importance of prayer for believers and treating all men with respect, even those who do not follow the word of. Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Prayer colossians 4 by calvin wittman on wednesday, january 01, 2014 at 7.
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of god. Colossians 4 masters, provide your slaves with what is right and fair, because you know that you also have a master in heaven. Our text this morning is found in the book of colossians chapter 4, verses 24. And to pray particularly for the success of the gospel, colossians 4. Colossians 4 bible study, summary and discussion questions. Masters, give unto your servants this verse should have been added to the preceding, to which it properly belongs. Baruch is the senior lecturer at the zera avraham institute based in. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of god, mature and fully assured. In colossians chapter 4, paul expressed the importance of prayer.
In this final chapter of colossians, paul reminds us how important christian conduct is to every relationship. Colossians 4 niv bible masters, provide your slaves. Our perception of him shapes uswhat we say, how we treat others, even what we think. Colossians 4 masters, provide your slaves with what.
The apostle paul was concerned with those who had bondservants. A brief commentary for teaching through chapter four of the book of colossians. Colossians is named for the city of colossae, where the church it was addressed to was located. Bible teaching from the book of colossians chapter 4 verses 112. Having no buildings of their own, the early church met as house churches. The book of colossians contains doctrinal instruction about the deity of christ and false philosophies 1.
Colossians 4 masters, treat your bondservants justly and. Continue steadfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving. Grace be unto you, and peace, from god our father and the lord jesus christ. Colossians 4, new international version niv the bible app. It was also to be read in the neighboring church at laodicea 4. The saints are told to be wise in all thingsluke and others greet the colossians. That which is just and equal as they are bondmen or slaves of whom the apostle speaks, we may at once see with what propriety this exhortation is. First, there is the conclusion of the instruction on reciprocal relationships colossians 4. Every chapter of the bible in 140 characters or less.
David guzik commentary on colossians 4 where paul speaks to the church about. Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving. This letter was written by paul, an apostle of jesus christ 1. It shows his supremacy over all things, explaining what our godly response should be. I summarised the bible on twitter between aug 2010 and nov 20 one tweet per chapter, one chapter per day. As with all the early churches, the issue of jewish legalism in colosse was of great concern to paul.
The book of colossians, chapter 4 we hope that you find the content of the book of colossians, chapter 4 from the douay rheims version of the catholic bible helpful to your bible studies and for references which allow you to read the books and individual verses of this chapter. Laodicea later mentioned in the scathing rebuke of revelation 3. Colossians 14 kjv paul, an apostle of jesus christ by. After concluding the subject of the previous chapter, with a word toward christian masters colossians 4. Colossians 4 is the fourth and last chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving. Colossians 4 is the fourth and last chapter of the epistle to the colossians in the new testament of the christian bible. H ere is a bible study, summary, and discussion questions for colossians chapter four.
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