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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/colossians/4.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/colossians/4.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />Tell Archippus: &#8220See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/colossians/4.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “Be sure to carry out the ministry the Lord gave you.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/colossians/4.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you have received in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And say to Archippus: "Take heed to the ministry that you have received in <i>the</i> Lord, that you may fulfill it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/colossians/4.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/colossians/4.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/colossians/4.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Tell Archippus, “See to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, so that you may fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/colossians/4.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Say to Archippus, &#8220Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.&#8221<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/colossians/4.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/colossians/4.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you may fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/colossians/4.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “See to it that you fulfill [carefully the duties of] the ministry which you have received in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/colossians/4.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And tell Archippus, “Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/colossians/4.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />And tell Archippus, &#8220Pay attention to the ministry you have received in the Lord, so that you can accomplish it.&#8221 <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/colossians/4.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/colossians/4.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Remind Archippus to do the work that the Lord has given him to do. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/colossians/4.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/colossians/4.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />Tell Archippus to complete all the work that he started as the Lord's servant.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/colossians/4.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />And tell Archippus, "Be sure to finish the task you were given in the Lord's service." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/colossians/4.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Tell Archippus, "See that you complete the ministry you have received from the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/colossians/4.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Tell Archippus: ?See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/colossians/4.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />And tell Archippus, "See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/colossians/4.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Tell Archippus, "See that you fulfill the ministry that you have been given in the Lord."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/colossians/4.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/colossians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And tell Archippus to discharge carefully the duties devolving upon him as a servant of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/colossians/4.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Tell Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.” <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/colossians/4.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and say to Archippus, “See to the ministry that you received in the LORD, that you may fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/colossians/4.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And say to Archippus: "Take heed to the ministry that you have received in <i>the</i> Lord, that you may fulfill it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/colossians/4.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and say to Archippus, 'See to the ministration that thou didst receive in the Lord, that thou mayest fulfil it.'<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/colossians/4.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, Look out for the service which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fill it.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/colossians/4.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/colossians/4.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And tell Archippus: “See to the ministry that you have received in the Lord, in order to fulfill it.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/colossians/4.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />And tell Archippus, “See that you fulfill the ministry that you received in the Lord.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/colossians/4.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, “See that you complete the task that you have received in the Lord.”<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/colossians/4.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And say to Ar-chip’pus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in our LORD and that you fulfill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/colossians/4.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And tell Arkippus, “Remember the ministry that you have received in Our Lord, that you finish it.”<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/colossians/4.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />and say to Archippus: Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/colossians/4.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And say to Archippus; Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you may fill it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/colossians/4.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received from the Lord, that thou fulfil it.<CM><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/colossians/4.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />that you read the epistle from Laodicea, give Archippus this instruction from me, take care to discharge the function, you<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/colossians/4.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />And tell Archippus to discharge carefully the duties devolving upon him as a servant of the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/colossians/4.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And say to Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/colossians/4.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And say ye to Archippus, Look <i>well</i> to the ministry, which thou hast received of the Lord, that thou fulfil it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/colossians/4-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/7q-K-qsfihQ?start=868" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/colossians/4.htm">Sharing This Letter</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16</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. <span class="reftext">17</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipate (V-AMA-2P) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">Tell</a> <a href="/greek/751.htm" title="751: Archippō (N-DMS) -- Archippus, a Christian of Colossae. From arche and hippos; horse-ruler; Archippus, a Christian.">Archippus:</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepe (V-PMA-2S) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">“See to it</a> <a href="/greek/2443.htm" title="2443: hina (Conj) -- In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.">that</a> <a href="/greek/4137.htm" title="4137: plērois (V-PSA-2S) -- From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.">you complete</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autēn (PPro-AF3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1248.htm" title="1248: diakonian (N-AFS) -- Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.">ministry</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hēn (RelPro-AFS) -- Who, which, what, that. "></a> <a href="/greek/3880.htm" title="3880: parelabes (V-AIA-2S) -- From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.">you have received</a> <a href="/greek/1722.htm" title="1722: en (Prep) -- In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; in, at, on, by, etc.">in</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: Kyriō (N-DMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">the Lord.”</a> </span> <span class="reftext">18</span>This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a></span><br />But you, be sober in all things, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/4-14.htm">1 Timothy 4:14</a></span><br />Do not neglect the gift that is in you, which was given you through the prophecy spoken over you at the laying on of the hands of the elders.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-6.htm">2 Timothy 1:6</a></span><br />For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/16-10.htm">1 Corinthians 16:10</a></span><br />If Timothy comes, see to it that he has nothing to fear while he is with you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, just as I am.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/12-4.htm">1 Corinthians 12:4-11</a></span><br />There are different gifts, but the same Spirit. / There are different ministries, but the same Lord. / There are different ways of working, but the same God works all things in all people. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-6.htm">Romans 12:6-8</a></span><br />We have different gifts according to the grace given us. If one’s gift is prophecy, let him use it in proportion to his faith; / if it is serving, let him serve; if it is teaching, let him teach; / if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a></span><br />And it was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, / to equip the saints for works of ministry and to build up the body of Christ,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_peter/4-10.htm">1 Peter 4:10-11</a></span><br />As good stewards of the manifold grace of God, each of you should use whatever gift he has received to serve one another. / If anyone speaks, he should speak as one conveying the words of God. If anyone serves, he should serve with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be the glory and the power forever and ever. Amen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/9-16.htm">1 Corinthians 9:16-17</a></span><br />Yet when I preach the gospel, I have no reason to boast, because I am obligated to preach. Woe to me if I do not preach the gospel! / If my preaching is voluntary, I have a reward. But if it is not voluntary, I am still entrusted with a responsibility.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-24.htm">Acts 20:24</a></span><br />But I consider my life of no value to me, if only I may finish my course and complete the ministry I have received from the Lord Jesus—the ministry of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/4-2.htm">2 Timothy 4:2</a></span><br />Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and encourage with every form of patient instruction.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/15-58.htm">1 Corinthians 15:58</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast and immovable. Always excel in the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Philippians 2:12-13</a></span><br />Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling. / For it is God who works in you to will and to act on behalf of His good purpose.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_thessalonians/5-24.htm">1 Thessalonians 5:24</a></span><br />The One who calls you is faithful, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/13-21.htm">Hebrews 13:21</a></span><br />equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish in us what is pleasing in His sight through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2"> And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.</p><p class="hdg">Archippus.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a></b></br> And to <i>our</i> beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:</p><p class="hdg">Take.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/leviticus/10-3.htm">Leviticus 10:3</a></b></br> Then Moses said unto Aaron, This <i>is it</i> that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/numbers/18-5.htm">Numbers 18:5</a></b></br> And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_chronicles/29-11.htm">2 Chronicles 29:11</a></b></br> My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.</p><p class="hdg">the ministry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/1-17.htm">Acts 1:17</a></b></br> For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/acts/14-23.htm">Acts 14:23</a></b></br> And when they had ordained them elders in every church, and had prayed with fasting, they commended them to the Lord, on whom they believed.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1,2</a></b></br> Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God… </p><p class="hdg">fulfil.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a></b></br> But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Archippus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Archip'pus</a> <a href="/philippians/3-17.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-10.htm">Discharge</a> <a href="/romans/15-16.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/colossians/4-4.htm">End</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/colossians/1-25.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/colossians/2-8.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/colossians/2-21.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/philippians/2-17.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/ephesians/4-12.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Received</a> <a href="/colossians/4-12.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Archippus</a> <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Archip'pus</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-21.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-16.htm">Complete</a> <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">Discharge</a> <a href="/1_timothy/4-15.htm">Duties</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/2-12.htm">End</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">Fulfil</a> <a href="/2_thessalonians/1-11.htm">Fulfill</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-4.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">Mayest</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Ministration</a> <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">Ministry</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/5-9.htm">Receive</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-6.htm">Received</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/3-2.htm">Servant</a> <a href="/1_thessalonians/1-3.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Colossians 4</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/4-1.htm">He exhorts them to be fervent in prayer;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/4-5.htm">to walk wisely toward those who are not yet come to the true knowledge of Christ.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">10. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">He salutes them, and wishes them all prosperity.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This suggests he was a leader or minister in the early church, possibly in Colossae or Laodicea. The personal address indicates his importance and the trust placed in him by Paul. The name Archippus means "master of the horse," which may imply a role of leadership or authority.<p><b>See to it that you complete the ministry:</b><br>The phrase emphasizes diligence and responsibility in fulfilling one's calling. The Greek word for "complete" suggests bringing something to full measure or perfection. This reflects the biblical principle of stewardship, where believers are accountable for the gifts and tasks entrusted to them (<a href="/1_corinthians/4-2.htm">1 Corinthians 4:2</a>). The ministry could involve teaching, pastoral care, or another form of service within the church.<p><b>You have received in the Lord:</b><br>This underscores the divine origin and authority of Archippus's ministry. It is not a self-appointed role but one given by God, aligning with <a href="/ephesians/4-11.htm">Ephesians 4:11-12</a>, where spiritual gifts and roles are distributed by Christ for the edification of the church. The phrase "in the Lord" indicates that the ministry is to be carried out in accordance with Christ's will and purpose, reflecting a life lived in submission to His lordship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/archippus.htm">Archippus</a></b><br>A fellow worker in the early Christian church, possibly a leader or pastor in the church at Colossae or Laodicea. He is mentioned in <a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a> as a "fellow soldier."<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/c/colossae.htm">Colossae</a></b><br>An ancient city in Phrygia, Asia Minor, where the church to which Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians was located.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a></b><br>The author of the letter to the Colossians, who is providing instructions and encouragement to the believers in Colossae.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_church_at_colossae.htm">The Church at Colossae</a></b><br>The community of believers to whom the letter is addressed, facing challenges from false teachings and needing encouragement in their faith.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/m/ministry.htm">Ministry</a></b><br>The specific service or work that Archippus is called to complete, which is given by the Lord.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/f/faithfulness_in_ministry.htm">Faithfulness in Ministry</a></b><br>Every believer has a ministry or calling from the Lord. Like Archippus, we are called to be faithful and diligent in completing the work God has given us.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/accountability_and_encouragement.htm">Accountability and Encouragement</a></b><br>The church community plays a vital role in encouraging and holding each other accountable. We should support one another in fulfilling our God-given tasks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/p/perseverance_in_challenges.htm">Perseverance in Challenges</a></b><br>Ministry can be challenging, but perseverance is crucial. We must rely on God's strength to overcome obstacles and remain committed to our calling.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/r/recognizing_and_using_spiritual_gifts.htm">Recognizing and Using Spiritual Gifts</a></b><br>Identifying and utilizing our spiritual gifts is essential for effective ministry. We should seek to understand how God has uniquely equipped us to serve.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_obedience.htm">The Importance of Obedience</a></b><br>Completing our ministry requires obedience to God's direction. We must be attentive to His guidance and willing to follow His lead.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_colossians_4.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Colossians 4</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/who_is_archippus_in_the_bible.htm">Who is Archippus in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/timothy's_key_bible_contributions.htm">What are Timothy's key contributions in the Bible?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_col._4_7-18_greetings_suggest_co-authors.htm">How do the final greetings in Colossians 4:7-18 compare with other Pauline letters, and could inconsistencies suggest multiple authors?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_philemon's_style_unlike_paul's.htm">Philemon 1 - Does the style, language, and brevity of this letter raise doubts about its authenticity compared to Paul's other writings?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/colossians/4.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) <span class= "bld">Say to Archippus.</span>--Archippus is included in the salutation of the Epistle to Philemon (<a href="/philemon/1-1.htm" title="Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellow laborer,">Philemon 1:1</a>) apparently as a member of his family, and is generally thought to have been his son. He held a "ministry in the Church. The word is the same as the word "diaconate," but it is obviously used in a more general sense, precisely as in the charge to Timothy (<a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm" title="But watch you in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of your ministry.">2Timothy 4:5</a>), "Make full proof of thy ministry; "and the whole tone of the passage here suggests that, like Timothy's, it was a ministry of some prominence in the Church. Tradition makes him afterwards a bishop of Laodicea; it is likely enough that he had that leadership among the presbyters, from which the episcopate was developed at the close of the Apostolic period. Whether this was at Colossae--his father's native place--or Laodicea, cannot be gathered with any certainty from the context. The exhortation comes in close connection with Laodicea; yet, on the other hand, it seems strange to send through one church a message to a chief pastor of another. In any case this indirect transmission of a charge is curious, standing in marked contrast with the direct personal addresses of the Philippian Epistle (<a href="/context/philippians/4-2.htm" title="I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord.">Philippians 4:2-3</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Which thou hast received in the Lord.</span>--Properly, <span class= "ital">which thou dost receive.</span> The probability seems to be that he received it from St. Paul, or perhaps Epaphras. The phrase is "in the Lord," not "from the Lord." Contrast <a href="/galatians/1-12.htm" title="For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.">Galatians 1:12</a>, "I received it not from man, neither was I taught but by revelation of Jesus Christ."<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/colossians/4.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 17.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou receivedst in</span> (the) <span class="cmt_word">Lord, that thou fulfil it</span> (<a href="/acts/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-18.htm">1 Timothy 1:18, 19</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/4-6.htm">1 Timothy 4:6, 11-16</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/6-13.htm">1 Timothy 6:13, 14, 20, 21</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/2-15.htm">2 Timothy 2:15</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a>). From the connection of this verse with the two preceding, it seems likely that "the ministry" of Archippus related to the Laodicean Church. Hence he is not addressed directly. If he was, as we gather from <a href="/philemon/1.htm">Philemon 1, 2</a>, the son of Philemon, whose house formed a centre for the Colossian Church (<a href="/philemon/1-2.htm">Philemon 1:2</a>), the warning would be suitably conveyed through this channel. In the letter to Philemon, the apostle calls him his" fellow soldier" (comp. <a href="/colossians/4-10.htm">Colossians 4:10</a>; <a href="/philippians/1-29.htm">Philippians 1:29, 30</a>). Both from this fact, and from the emphasis of the words before us, it would appear that his office was an important one, probably that of chief pastor. This warning addressed so early to the minister of the Laodicean Church is premonitory of the lapsed condition in which it is afterwards found (<a href="/revelation/3-14.htm">Revelation 3:14-22</a>); see Lightfoot, pp. 42, 43. (For "ministry" (<span class="greek">διακονία</span>), comp. <a href="/colossians/1-7.htm">Colossians 1:7, 23</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1</a>, etc. For "received," comp. note, <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6</a>.) "In the Lord; "for every office in the Church is grounded in him as Head and Lord (<a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a>; <a href="/colossians/2-6.htm">Colossians 2:6</a>; <a href="/colossians/3-17.htm">Colossians 3:17, 24</a>; <a href="/colossians/4-7.htm">Colossians 4:7</a>; <a href="/ephesians/1-22.htm">Ephesians 1:22</a>; <a href="/ephesians/4-5.htm">Ephesians 4:5</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/8-6.htm">1 Corinthians 8:6</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/12-5.htm">1 Corinthians 12:5</a>, etc.), and must be administered according to his direction and as subject to his judgment (see <a href="/1_corinthians/3-5.htm">1 Corinthians 3:5</a>; <a href="/1_corinthians/4-1.htm">1 Corinthians 4:1-5</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/10-17.htm">2 Corinthians 10:17, 18</a>; <a href="/2_corinthians/13-10.htm">2 Corinthians 13:10</a>; <a href="/galatians/1-1.htm">Galatians 1:1</a>; <a href="/1_timothy/1-12.htm">1 Timothy 1:12</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-1.htm">2 Timothy 4:1, 2</a>). "Fulfil" (comp. <a href="/colossians/1-26.htm">Colossians 1:26</a>; <a href="/2_timothy/4-5.htm">2 Timothy 4:5</a>; <a href="/acts/12-25.htm">Acts 12:25</a>). This admonition resembles those addressed to Timothy in the Pastoral Epistles. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/colossians/4-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">Tell</span><br /><span class="grk">εἴπατε</span> <span class="translit">(eipate)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Archippus:</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀρχίππῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Archippō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_751.htm">Strong's 751: </a> </span><span class="str2">Archippus, a Christian of Colossae. From arche and hippos; horse-ruler; Archippus, a Christian.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“See to it</span><br /><span class="grk">Βλέπε</span> <span class="translit">(Blepe)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> </span><span class="str2">(primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">that</span><br /><span class="grk">ἵνα</span> <span class="translit">(hina)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2443.htm">Strong's 2443: </a> </span><span class="str2">In order that, so that. Probably from the same as the former part of heautou; in order that.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you complete</span><br /><span class="grk">πληροῖς</span> <span class="translit">(plērois)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4137.htm">Strong's 4137: </a> </span><span class="str2">From pleres; to make replete, i.e. to cram, level up, or to furnish, satisfy, execute, finish, verify, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the</span><br /><span class="grk">τὴν</span> <span class="translit">(tēn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">ministry</span><br /><span class="grk">διακονίαν</span> <span class="translit">(diakonian)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1248.htm">Strong's 1248: </a> </span><span class="str2">Waiting at table; in a wider sense: service, ministration. From diakonos; attendance; figuratively aid, service.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">you have received</span><br /><span class="grk">παρέλαβες</span> <span class="translit">(parelabes)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3880.htm">Strong's 3880: </a> </span><span class="str2">From para and lambano; to receive near, i.e. Associate with oneself; by analogy, to assume an office; figuratively, to learn.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἐν</span> <span class="translit">(en)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_1722.htm">Strong's 1722: </a> </span><span class="str2">In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[the] Lord.”</span><br /><span class="grk">Κυρίῳ</span> <span class="translit">(Kyriō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Dative Masculine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> </span><span class="str2">Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/colossians/4-17.htm">Colossians 4:17 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/colossians/4-17.htm">NT Letters: Colossians 4:17 Tell Archippus Take heed to the ministry (Coloss. 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