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10-11 Aristarchus, who is also in prison here, sends greetings, and so does Barnabas’ cousin, Mark. I believe I told you before about him; if he does come to you, make him welcome. Jesus Justus, another Hebrew Christian, is here too. Only these few are working with me for the kingdom, but what a help they have been!

12-13 Epaphras, another member of your Church, and a real servant of Christ, sends his greeting. He works hard for you even here, for he prays constantly and earnestly for you, that you may become mature Christians, and may fulfil God’s will for you. From my own observation I can tell you that he has a real passion for your welfare, and for that of the churches of Laodicea and Hierapolis.

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11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews[a] among my co-workers(A) for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras,(B) who is one of you(C) and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you,(D) that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature(E) and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea(F) and Hierapolis.

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Footnotes

  1. Colossians 4:11 Greek only ones of the circumcision group