Colossians 4:17

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Summary

Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

Archippus

Philemon 1:2

Take

The ministry

2 Timothy 2:2

Fulfil

2 Timothy 4:5

Bible References

Archippus

To our dear friend and fellow-worker Philemon, to our sister Apphia, to our fellow-soldier Archippus; and to the Church that meets at Philemon's house;

Take

Be watchful over yourselves, and over the whole flock, of which the Holy Spirit has placed you in charge, to shepherd the Church of God, which he won for himself at the cost of his life.

Look to yourself as well as to your teaching. Persevere in this, for your doing so will mean Salvation for yourself as well as for your hearers.

But do you, Servant of God, avoid all this. Aim at righteousness, piety, faith, love, endurance, gentleness.

I solemnly charge you, in the sight of God and of Christ Jesus, who will one day judge the living and the dead--I charge you by his Appearing and by his Kingdom:--

The ministry

For he was one of our number and had his part allotted him in this work of ours."

They also appointed Officers for them in every Church, and, after prayer and fasting, commended them to the Lord in whom they had learned to believe.

Let men look upon us as Christ's servants, and as stewards of the hidden truths of God.

And he it is who gave to the Church Apostles, Prophets, Missionaries, Pastors, and Teachers,

Put all this before the Brethren, and you will be a good servant of Christ Jesus, sustained by the precepts of the Faith and of that Good Teaching by which you have guided your life.

And that is my reason for reminding you to stir into flame that gift of God, which is yours through your ordination at my hands.

and what you learnt from me, in the presence of many listeners, entrust to reliable men, who will be able in their turn to teach others.

Fulfil

But you, Timothy, must always be temperate. Face hardships; do the work of a Missionary; discharge all the duties of your Office.