Colossians 4:16

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

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WEBBE

When this letter has been read amongst you, cause it to be read also in the assembly of the Laodiceans, and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.

BSB

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.

KJV

And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

ASV

And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.

BBE

And when this letter has been made public among you, let the same be done in the church of Laodicea; and see that you have the letter from Laodicea.

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καὶ kai And G2532 ὅταν hotan when G3752 ἀναγνωσθῇ anagnōsthēa may be read G314 παρ par᾽ among G3844 ὑμῖν humin you G4771 ἡ hē the G3588 ἐπιστολή epistolē letter G1992 ποιήσατε poiēsate do cause G4160 ἵνα ina that G2443 καὶ kai also G2532 ἐν en in G1722 τῇ tēa the G3588 Λαοδικέων Laodikeōn of [the] Laodiceans G2994 ἐκκλησίᾳ ekklēsia church G1577 ἀναγνωσθῇ anagnōsthēa it may be read G314 καὶ kai and G2532 τὴν tēn the [one] G3588 ἐκ ek from G1537 Λαοδικείας Laodikeias Laodicea G2993 ἵνα ina that G2443 καὶ kai also G2532 ὑμεῖς humeis you yourselves G4771 ἀναγνῶτε anagnōte may read G314

The early church

"And when this Epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans." I suppose there are some of the things therein written, which it was needful that those also should hear. And they would have the greater advantage of recognizing their own errors in the charges brought against others. "And that ye also read the Epistle from Laodicea." Some say that this is not Paul's to them, but theirs to Paul, for he said not that to the Laodiceans, but that written "from Laodicea."
John Chrysostom · d. 407Homilies on Colossians

Commentary

Matthew Henry · Verses 10–18

Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his fellow-workers, working out their own salvation, and endeavouring to promote the salvation of others. The effectual, fervent prayer is the prevailing prayer, and availeth much. The smiles, flatteries, or frowns of the world, the spirit of error, or the working of self-love, leads many to a way of preaching and living which comes far short of fulfilling their ministry. But those who preach the same doctrine as Paul, and follow his example, may expect the Divine favour and blessing.

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