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Bibliographical Information
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Colossians 4". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/commentaries/eng/bul/colossians-4.html. 1909-1922.
Bullinger, Ethelbert William. "Commentary on Colossians 4". "Bullinger's Companion bible Notes". https://studylight.org/
Whole Bible (51)New Testament (20)Individual Books (12)
Verse 1
Masters. See Colossians 3:22 .
unto = to.
servants. See Col 8:22 .
just . App-191 .
knowing. App-132 .
in. App-104 .
heaven. See Matthew 6:9 , Matthew 6:10 .
Verse 2
Continue . See Romans 12:12 .
Prayer. App-134 .
the same = it.
with . App-104 .
thanksgiving. See Colossians 2:2 .
Verse 3
praying. App-134 .
also for us = for us also.
for. App-104 .
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
God. App-98 .
unto = to.
door. Soe 1 Corinthians 16:9 .
utterance. App-121 .
speak. App-121 .
mystery. App-193 .
Christ. App-98 .
for. App-104 .Colossians 4:2 .
am also , &c. = have been bound also. Compare Acts 22:21 , Acts 22:22 .
Verse 4
make . . . manifest . App-106 . Compare Ephesians 6:20 .
Verse 5
toward. App-101 .
without. See 1 Corinthians 5:12 .
redeeming. See Ephesians 5:16 .
Verse 6
speech . Greek. logos. App-121 .
grace. App-184 .
seasoned . Greek. artsa. Only here, Mark 9:50 . Luke 14:34 .
with . No preposition. Dative case.
answer. Greek. apokrinomai. App-122 .
Verse 7
All my state . Lit, all things according to (Greek. kale . App-104 .) me.
declare = make known. Greek. pnaricb. See Philippians 1:1 , Philippians 1:22 .
who is a = the.
beloved . Greek agapetos. App-135 .
a. Omit.
faithful. Greek. pistos. App-150 .
minister . Greek. diakonos. App-190 .
Lord . App-98 .
Verse 8
have, Omit.
sent . Greek pempo. App-174 .
unto . Greek. pros. App-104 .
for. Greek. eis . App-104 .
that . . . your . The texts read "that ye may know our".
that = in order that. Greek. hina.
know . Greek. ginaska. App-132 .
your estate . Lit, the things concerning (Greek. peri . App-104 ) you. Compare Colossians 4:7 .
comfort. Greek parakaleo. App-134 .
Verse 9
With. App-104 .
a = the.
of. App-104 .
make known. Same as "declare", Colossians 4:7 .
which are done . Omit.
Verse 10
Aristarchus . See Acts 19:29 .
Marcus . See Acts 12:12 .
sister's son = cousin. Greek anepsios. Only here.
Barnabas . See Acts 4:36 .
touching. App-104 .
if. Greek. ean . App-118 .
Verse 11
Jesus . Compare Acts 7:45
Justus . See Acts 18:2 ,
fellowworkers . Greek. sunergos. See 1 Corinthians 3:9 .
unto . Greek. eis . App-104 .
kingdom . See App-112 .
been = become.
comfort . Greek paregoria. Only here.
Verse 12
Epaphras . See Colossians 1:7 .
servant. Greek doulos. App-190 .
Christ . The texts add "Jesus"
labouring fervently = striving, Colossians 1:29 .
for . Greek huper. App-104 .
prayers . Greek proseuche. App-134 .
perfect . Greek. teleios, App-125 .
complete . Greek. pteroo. App-126 . The texts read "plerophoreo", as in Romans 4:21 .
will . Greek. thelena. App-102 .:1
Verse 13
bear . . . record . See 2 Corinthians 8:3 .
zeal . Greek. ze los, but the texts read " ponos " labour. Compare Colossians 4:12 .
Verse 14
Demas . See 2 Timothy 4:10 . Phm. Colossians 1:24 .
Verse 15
Nymphas . Not mentioned elsewhere.
church , App-186 .
in. Greek. kata. App-104 .
Verse 16
among. Greek para. App-104 .
from . Greek. ek . App-104 .
Verse 17
Take heed. Greek. blepo . App-133 .
ministry . Greek. diakonia. App-190 .
fulfil . App-125 .
Verse 18
the hand , &c. = my hand of Paul.
bonds. Compare Colossians 4:8 .
with . Greek. meta. App-104 .
Amen . Omit.