Colossians 4:17
Colossians · New Testament · Chapter 4
“And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.”Colossians 4:17
What Does Colossians 4:17 Mean?
Colossians 4:17 is found in the book of Colossians, chapter 4, verse 17 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Colossians 4:17 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 4:2“Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.”2 Timothy 4:5“But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry.”Philemon 1:2“And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:”Acts 20:28“Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood.”Acts 1:17“For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry.”1 Corinthians 9:16“For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto me, if I preach not the gospel!”2 Chronicles 29:11“My sons, be not now negligent: for the LORD hath chosen you to stand before him, to serve him, and that ye should minister unto him, and burn incense.”Ezekiel 44:23“And they shall teach my people the difference between the holy and profane, and cause them to discern between the unclean and the clean.”1 Corinthians 4:1“Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.”Ephesians 4:11“And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers;”1 Timothy 4:6“If thou put the brethren in remembrance of these things, thou shalt be a good minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the words of faith and of good doctrine, whereunto thou hast attained.”1 Timothy 4:16“Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee.”1 Timothy 6:20“O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of science falsely so called:”2 Timothy 1:6“Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands.”2 Timothy 4:1“I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom;”Exodus 36:2“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”Numbers 18:5“And ye shall keep the charge of the sanctuary, and the charge of the altar: that there be no wrath any more upon the children of Israel.”Acts 13:2“As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them.”Romans 12:7“Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;”Leviticus 10:3“Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.”
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