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13 For I can testify that he works very hard for you and for those in Laodicea[a] and those in Hierapolis. 14 Luke[b] the beloved physician sends greetings, as does Demas.(A)

A Message for the Laodiceans. 15 Give greetings to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nympha and to the church in her house.[c]

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Footnotes

  1. 4:13 Laodicea: see note on Col 2:1. Hierapolis: a city northeast of Laodicea and northwest of Colossae.
  2. 4:14 Luke: only here described as a medical doctor; cf. Phlm 24 and 2 Tm 4:11. Traditionally the author of the third gospel. Demas: cf. Phlm 24; he later deserted Paul (2 Tm 4:10).
  3. 4:15 Nympha and…her house: some manuscripts read a masculine for the house-church leader, “Nymphas and…his house.”

13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea(A) and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke,(B) the doctor, and Demas(C) send greetings. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters at Laodicea,(D) and to Nympha and the church in her house.(E)

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