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Colossians 4:17

Colossians 4:18 net — I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

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"I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you."

— Colossians 4:18, NET Bible

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Colossians 4 — Context

15

Give my greetings to the brothers and sisters who are in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church that meets in her house.

16

And after you have read this letter, have it read to the church of Laodicea. In turn, read the letter from Laodicea as well.

17

And tell Archippus,“See to it that you complete the ministry you received in the Lord.”

18

I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

Colossians 4:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 4:18 say?
Colossians 4:18 in the NET Bible reads: “I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.”
Where is Colossians 4:18 in the Bible?
Colossians 4:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 18.
Who wrote Colossians?
Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Colossians about?
To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.
What are the major themes of Colossians?
Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 4:18.
What translation should I read Colossians 4:18 in?
Colossians 4:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Colossians 4:18?
Colossians 4:18 reads (NET): “I, Paul, write this greeting by my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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