Colossians 4:7 net — Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tel…

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"Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me."

— Colossians 4:7, NET Bible

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Colossians 4 — Context

4

Pray that I may make it known as I should.

5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunities.

6

Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you should answer everyone.

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Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

8

I sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.

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I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

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Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas(about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).

Colossians 4:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 4:7 say?
Colossians 4:7 in the NET Bible reads: “Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.”
Where is Colossians 4:7 in the Bible?
Colossians 4:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 7.
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 4:7.
What translation should I read Colossians 4:7 in?
Colossians 4:7 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 4:7?
Colossians 4:7 reads (NET): “Personal Greetings and Instructions Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.” 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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