Colossians 4:13
“For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
For I bear him record,.... The apostle was an eye and ear witness of his fervent prayers, his labour of love, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
For I bear him record - Paul had had abundant opportunity to know what were his feelings in regard to these churches. A…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
He hath a great zeal for you - Instead of ζηλον πολυν, much zeal, ABCD**, several others, with versions and fathers,…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Colossians 4:7-18
In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
zeal Labour, R.V. (so Latin Versions; Wyclif, "traveil"), adopting a somewhat better supported reading, of which that…
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