Colossians 4:13
For I bear him record, that he has a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
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I bear.

Romans 10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

2 Corinthians 8:3 For to their power, I bear record, yes, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves;

Laodicea. Laodicea and Hierapolis were both cities of Phrygia in Asia Minor, between which, and equidistant from each, was situated Colosse. Laodicea was seated near the Lycus, about

63 miles east of Ephesus; and became one of the largest and richest towns in Phrygia, vying in power with the maritime cities. It is now called Eski-hissar, the old castle; and besides the whole surface within the city's wall being strewed with pedestals and fragments, the ruins of an amphitheatre, a magnificent odeum, and other public buildings, attest its former splendour and magnificence. But, when visited by Dr. Chandler, all was silence and solitude; and a fox, first discovered by his ears peeping over a brow, was the only inhabitant of Laodicea. Hierapolis, now Pambouk-Kaiesi, was situated, according to the Itinerary, six miles N. of Laodicea; and its ruins are now about a mile and a half in circumference.

Colossians 4:15,16 Salute the brothers which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house...

Colossians 2:1 For I would that you knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea...

Revelation 1:11 Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What you see, write in a book...

Revelation 3:14-18 And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things said the Amen, the faithful and true witness...



Context
Final Greetings

7 All my state shall Tychicus declare to you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known to you all things which are done here. 10 Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom you received commandments: if he come to you, receive him;) 11 And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers to the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. 13 For I bear him record, that he has a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you. 15 Salute the brothers which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis.


Douay-Rheims Bible
For I bear him testimony that he hath much labour for you, and for them that are at Laodicea, and them at Hierapolis.


Darby Bible Translation
For I bear him witness that he labours much for you, and them in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.


King James Bible
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.


Young's Literal Translation
for I do testify to him, that he hath much zeal for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.


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