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He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord. <A name="9"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts. <A name="10"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>With him I am sending Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here. <A name="11"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him. <A name="12"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have been a comfort to me. <A name="13"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God. <A name="14"></a><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. <A name="15"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas send you greetings. <A name="16"></a><p class="hdg">Signature and Final Instructions<br /><span class="cross">(<a href ="../1_corinthians/16.htm#19">1 Corinthians 16:19–24</a>; <a href ="../2_thessalonians/3.htm#16">2 Thessalonians 3:16–18</a>)</span><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>Greet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. <A name="17"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. <A name="18"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/colossians/4-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. <p class="reg"> Remember my chains. <p class="reg"> Grace be with you.<span class="fn"><a href="#fn">a</a></span> </p><A name="fn"></a><div id="fnlink"><br /><br /><b>Footnotes:</b><br><br><span class="fnverse">18</span> <span class="footnotesbot">a</span> BYZ and TR include <i>Amen.</i><span class="thin"> </span><br><br /></div><br /></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center">The Berean Bible (<a href=http://berean.bible>www.Berean.Bible</a>) <a href=http://bereanbible.com>Berean Study Bible (BSB)</a> © 2016, 2020 by <a href=http://biblehub.com>Bible Hub</a> and <a href=http://berean.bible>Berean.Bible</a>. 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