BHT with Full Translator’s NotesColossians 4 =
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1 Masters, provide your slaves with what is just and fair,+ knowing that you, too, yourselves+ have a Master in heaven.
2 In prayer be persistent,+ staying watchful and alert in it with thanksgiving, 3 praying at the same time for us, too, that God would open a door for us to proclaim the message,+ so that we may declare the mystery about the Messiah, on account of which I am in prison. 4 Pray+ that I would be able to make it known in a way that is clear, as is my duty.+ 5 Conduct yourselves toward outsiders wisely,+ of every opportunity making the most.+ 6 Let your words always be pleasant and gracious, seasoned with salt,+ so that+ you are able+ to give each person the appropriate response.
“Remember My Chains”
7 As for all that is happening with me,+ Tychicus, our dear brother and a trustworthy+ servant and fellow slave in union with the Lord, will tell you about it. 8 I have sent him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are getting along,+ and so that he can strengthen and encourage+ your hearts. 9 I have sent him with Onesimus, our trustworthy+ and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about what is happening here, all of it.+
10 Aristarchus, who is in prison with me, sends you greetings, as does Mark, Barnabas’ cousin (concerning whom you have received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him), 11 and Jesus, who is also called Justus. In terms of Jewish believers, these three are my only fellow workers+ for the Kingdom of God, and they have been a source of great encouragement to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of you, a slave of Messiah Jesus, sends his greetings. He fights his heart out for you in his prayers continually,+ asking+ God to make you firm in your loyalty and faith,+ blameless+ and filled with conviction with regard to every aspect of his will. 13 Indeed, I can personally vouch for him that he has a deep concern+ for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the physician, greets you, as does Demas. 15 Please+ give my greetings to the brothers and sisters in Laodicea,+ and to Nympha and the assembly that meets in her home.+ 16 And after this letter has been read to you, make sure that it is read, too,+ in the assembly at Laodicea,+ and in regard to the letter that will come to you from Laodicea,+ that you yourselves+ likewise read it. 17 And say to Archippus, “Make sure that you carry out+ the ministry+ you received in union with the Lord.”
18 I, PAUL, AM INCLUDING THIS PERSONAL GREETING WRITTEN WITH MY OWN HAND.+ Remember my chains. Grace be with you.
+1:2ἐν Κολοσσαῖς ( en kolossais) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+1:2πιστοῖς ( pistois) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+1:2“All of” is drawn from the plural “you” here.+1:2Unless otherwise marked (through superscript—ˢyou), all second person pronouns are in the second person plural.+1:2χάρις καὶ εἰρήνη ( charis kai eirēnē) is in a split focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and thus commas and inversion have been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:3πάντοτε ( pantote) is in P2 (see BART Display), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+1:4The participle has been interpreted as an adverbial participle of cause. This is reflected in the translation. Cf HCSB, ISV, NCV, NET, NIV, NLT, TEV.+1:4Lit the holy ones/saints.+1:5The antecedent has been restated in the translation for clarity.+1:5Or previously heard.+1:5Or the hope of which you learned when you previously heard the word of the truth. Lit which you first heard/heard previously in/through the word of the truth. ME (see UBSHS [Col], 9).+1:6καὶ ἐν παντὶ τῷ κόσμῳ ( kai en panti tō kosmō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore καὶ has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:6Or came to know.+1:6Or in truth, or truly.+1:7πιστὸς ( pistos) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display; note, though, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:7Or trustworthy.+1:8Or in, or by.+1:9προσευχόμενοι ( proseuchomenoi) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+1:9IT. Cf CJB, NCV, NET, NIV, NLT, TEV.+1:9Or in, or with.+1:10Lit to all desire to pleasing. ME (see BDAG, 129, sv ἀρεσκεία).+1:10ἐν παντὶ ἔργῳ ἀγαθῷ ( en panti ergō agathō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an a comma has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:11ἐν πάσῃ δυνάμει ( en pasē dunamei) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore κατὰ τὸ κράτος τῆς δόξης αὐτοῦ ( kata to kratos tēs doxēs autou) has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this element.+1:12Μετὰ χαρᾶς ( meta charas) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element.+1:12Cf TEV. “Prepare,” “to be received by,” “promised to” are all valid candidates for the verbal information compressed in the genitive here. Cf Mt 25:34; Ga 3:18; Eph 1:11; Col 3:24; Heb 6:12.+1:12Lit the holy ones/saints.+1:12Cf Ac 26:15-18.+1:13Lit who.+1:13Or to the kingdom. The contrast with ἐκ τῆς ἐξουσίας τοῦ σκότους ( ek tēs exousias tou skotous) indicates that βασιλεία ( basileia) here is referring to the Messianic authority described in passages like Mt 28:18 and Eph 1:20-23 (exercised to prepare the saints to inherit the coming Kingdom of the Messiah), rather than to the Messianic Kingdom somehow being “realized.”+1:13Cf Mt 28:18-20; Eph 1:20-23; Php 3:20.+1:14Lit in whom we have the redemption. Maintaining consistency in translation with Eph 1:7.+1:15Lit who. “Son” is the antecedent here.+1:15Cf Ps 89:27; Rm 8:29; Heb 1:6; Re 1:5.+1:16δι’ αὐτοῦ καὶ εἰς αὐτὸν ( di’ autou kai eis auton) are in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+1:17Or in him.+1:18The ἵνα ( hina) clause here is interpreted as functioning on the level of both purpose and result (see notes at Mt 1:22). This is reflected in the translation.+1:18ἐν πᾶσιν ( en pasin) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element.+1:18Or in everything. Cf Mt 28:18.+1:19Lit For in him he gladly chose all the fullness to dwell, or in him all the fullness gladly chose to dwell. ME (see BDAG, 829, sv 3.b.; UBSHS [Eph], 88; UBSHS [Col], 27). Cf TEV.+1:20The participle here has been interpreted as an adverbial participle of means. This is reflected in the translation. Cf LEB, HCSB, NET, NIV, NRSV.+1:20For a brief discussion of the manuscript variants here, see NET Bible Notes, Col 1:20.+1:21Lit and you, or including you. Cf NLT. Καὶ ( kai) here indicates that the information in this verse is to be processed in connection with what precedes (see ESS [Eph], 103; ESS [Col], 69).+1:21Or resulting in evil deeds, or because you did evil things. Cf NET, REB.+1:22Lit in the body of the flesh of him through death. ME (see FBT Chart C, F, G, I, M, N; notes at Rm 8:3; UBSHS [Col], 32). The first preposition is interpreted as signaling accompanying circumstance (see ESS [Col], interpretation 2; cf NASB, NJB, NLT, NRSV). This is also reflected in the translation. Cf Rm 8:3; Php 2:6-11; Heb 2:9.+1:22Lit holy. ME/IT (see Timothy Miller, “Paul’s Priestly Mission and Salvation from the Coming Wrath: A Missiological Probe of Romans 15:16 and the Question of Divine Anger through the Worldview of Leviticus” [PhD diss., Columbia International University, 2024]).+1:22Or in his sight, or before him.+1:23Or continue in the faith, or continue in your faith.+1:23Lit in all creation under the sky. ME (see BDAG, 572, sv κτίσις 2.a.; Ibid, 737, sv οὐρανός, 1.b.; UBSHS [Col], 34). Cf NLT.+1:24Here ὑπὲρ ( huper) is interpreted as a marker of benefaction. This is reflected in the translation. Cf translation and notes at 1 Th 1:5 (where a different preposition [διά ( dia)] is used, but with the same function).+1:24Lit and I fill up what is lacking/absent of the of the afflictions of the Messiah in my flesh. ME (see BDAG, 1044, ὑστέρημα 1; ESS [1 Co], 373). Cf translation and notes at 1 Co 16:17 and Php 2:30. “Flesh” is translated according to “Flesh” C, G (see FBT Chart). Cf 2 Co 2:12-17, 4:7-18.+1:24Cf 1 Co 4:6, 11:1.+1:25Or to make the word of God fully known.+1:26Or kept hidden from the spiritual powers. Maintaining consistency in translation with Eph 3:9.+1:27Or among.+1:27Cf Eph 3:6.+1:28IT (see UBSHS [Col], 41).+1:28Because of the mention of the mission to the Gentiles in the immediately preceding context (see v 27), πᾶς ( pas) here is most likely signaling a “totality of kinds or sorts” ( L-N, 58.28; cf BDAG, 784, sv πᾶς 5).+1:28Or mature.+1:28Cf Rm 1:14; 2 Co 11:2; Eph 4:13.+1:29Translating ἀγωνίζομαι ( agōnizomai) in the same way as it is translated at Lk 13:24 (see translation and notes there).+2:1ἡλίκον ἀγῶνα ( hēlikon agōna) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb and a cleft have been used to give extra focus to this element.+2:1Or how intense a fight it is that I am fighting. Lit the fight I have, or the contest I have.+2:1Lit and as many has have not seen my face in the flesh. ME (see BDAG, 887, sv πρόσωπον 1.b.; UBSHS [Col], 44). Cf CJB, NIV, NLT, TEV.+2:2Following the structuring of the NET in translation here (see NET Bible Notes, Col 2:2).+2:2Or having been joined together.+2:2Cf 1 Ti 1:5-6.+2:2For the range of meaning possible with παρακαλέω ( parakaleō), see translation and note at 2 Co 1:3 (where a cognate is used).+2:2Lit and for all the riches of the full conviction/certainty/assurance of the understanding, for the full/true/accurate/certain knowledge of the mystery of God. ME (see L-N, 31.45). Cf NLT. The information in the genitive is highly compressed here. The context, however (“I tell you this so that no one may deceive you...” [v 4, NIV, emphasis mine]), makes it clear what Paul means here: “I want the example of my life to result in you being so convinced of the truth of the gospel that you have received and come to understand, that you aren’t led astray from it.” If the second εἰς ( eis) clause is functioning as an amplification of the preceding clause (see interpretation 1 in ESS [Col], 116), as seems to be the case, then the prepositional prefix attached to “knowledge” (ἐπίγνωσις [ epignōsis]) does carry significance (ie, full/certain knowledge), since πληροφορία [ plērophoria] (“full certainty/conviction”) is used there. All of these factors have been taken into account in the translation here.+2:3πάντες οἱ θησαυροὶ τῆς σοφίας καὶ γνώσεως ( pantes hoi thēsauroi tēs sophias kai gnōseōs) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+2:4μηδεὶς ( mēdeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:4Cf CJB, TEV; L-N, 33.31.+2:5Lit in the flesh. ME. Cf NCV and NLT at 1 Co 5:3. καὶ τῇ σαρκὶ ( kai t ē sarki) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element within the ME.+2:5Or in the Spirit. τῷ πνεύματι ( tō pneumati) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give extra focus and emphasis to this element.+2:5εἰς Χριστὸν ( eis Christon) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+2:6Lit so in him walk. ME (see BDAG, 803, sv περιπατέω 2). Cf NET. περιπατεῖτε ( peripateite) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore this element has been placed in clause-final within the ME for primary focus and stress.+2:7“As you still are” is drawn from the perfect tense of the participle here.+2:7“More and more” is drawn from the imperfective aspect of the verb in this context (which envisions progressive growth; cf 1 Co 1:8).+2:7Or in your faith, or in the faith.+2:8τις ( tis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give this element extra focus and stress.+2:8The phrase here has been interpreted as a hendiadys. This is reflected in the translation. Cf NET, NIV, TEV.+2:8IT (see notes at Mt 19:26).+2:8κενῆς ( kenēs) is in an embedded focal (see BART Display), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element.+2:8Or according to the basic principles of the world. Lit according to the elemental spirits of the world, or according to the elemental things of the world. ME(H/OTB) (see translation and notes at Ga 4:3, 9). Cf TEV.+2:10πεπληρωμένοι ( peplērōmenoi) is in a DFE position (see BART Display), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:10Cf Eph 3:19.+2:11Or by the taking off. The preposition here (ἐν [ en]) has been interpreted as signaling attendant circumstance (see L-N, 89.80; cf Ga 3:27). This is reflected in the translation. Cf NLT.+2:11The picture here is of taking off clothing (see BSL, Col 2:11, sv ἀπέκδυσις). Cf Ga 3:27+2:11Lit the body of the flesh. ME (see translation and notes at Rm 7:5; FBT Chart, O, P). Cf Ga 3:27; Eph 4:22-24; Col 3:10-12. Cf also CJB, ISV, NCV, NIV, NLT, TEV.+2:11Or by the circumcision.+2:12Making the figurative nature of the expression explicit in translation (see translation and notes at Rm 6:4; Eph 2:6).+2:13Maintaining consistency in translation here with Eph 2:1 and Col 1:21 (see translation and notes in those places).+2:13νεκροὺς ( nekrous) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:13Lit in the uncircumcision of your flesh. ME (see BDAG, 39, sv ἀκροβυστία 2; UBSHS [Col], 59). Cf Eph 2:1-12, 4:17-24; 1 Th 4:1-8.+2:13Lit with him.+2:14Maintaining consistency in translation with Eph 2:15 (see translation and notes there).+2:14καθ’ ἡμῶν ( kath hēmōn) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+2:14Lit it.+2:15Cf 2 Co 5:1-4.+2:15Or exposed to public disgrace.+2:15Or Stripping the rulers and authorities of their power, God made a public example of them; or Divesting himself of the rulers and the authorities, the Messiah made a public example of them.+2:15Or leading them as captives in his victory procession, or exhibiting them in triumph. Cf 2 Co 2:14.+2:15Or on the cross, or through him (if God is the subject), or through himself (if the Messiah is the subject). Lit by/on/at it, or through him (or himself).+2:16τις ( tis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:16Cf Nu 10:10, 28:11-15; 1 Sm 20:5; Ne 10:33; Ps 81:3; Is 1:13-14; Ho 2:11; Am 8:5; Ga 4:10.+2:16Cf Ga 4:10.+2:17Lit which.+2:17Or the thing itself, or the substance. Lit the body. ME (see L-N, 58.66). Cf most English translations.+2:18μηδεὶς ( mēdeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element.+2:18Or insisting on.+2:18Or in false humility, or in self-mortification, or in asceticism.+2:18Or angelic worship.+2:18Or taking his stand on.+2:18Lit the mind of his flesh, or his mind of the flesh. ME (see BDAG, 915, sv σάρξ 2.c.α.; FBT Chart, H). Cf NLT. “Flesh” has been interpreted as an attributive genitive. This is reflected in the translation. Cf most English translations.+2:18εἰκῇ ( eikē) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element (cf TEV, TNT), which has also been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+2:19ἐπιχορηγούμενον καὶ συμβιβαζόμενον ( epichorēgoumenon kai sumbibazomenon) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT; note, however, that the BART Display is marked for focal ambiguity), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for primary focus and stress.+2:20Or from the basic principles of the world. Lit from the elemental spirits of the world, or from the elemental things of the world. ME (H/OTB) (see translation and notes at Ga 4:3, 9).+2:20This is a permissive passive (see BDAG, 254, sv δογματίζω).+2:22Lit used up, or consumed. ME (see UBSHS [Col], 71).+2:22Cf ESV, NASB.+2:22IT (see note at Mt 19:26).+2:23λόγον σοφίας ( logon sophias) is in a split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT). The preposed element has been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+2:23Or in self-made religion.+2:23Or in false humility, or in self-mortification, or in asceticism.+2:23IT. Cf NET, TEV.+2:23Lit against gratification/indulgence/satisfaction of the flesh. ME (see UBSHS [Col], 73). Cf NCV, NLT, TEV. Translating “flesh” according to “Flesh” O, P (see FBT Chart).+3:1τὰ ἄνω ( ta anō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:1ἐν δεξιᾷ τοῦ θεοῦ ( en dexia tou theou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an emphatic adjective has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:1Cf Php 3:20-21.+3:2τὰ ἄνω ( ta anō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and μὴ τὰ ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς ( mē ta epi tēs gēs) in a split position (see BART Display), as part of a point-counterpoint series (see LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:2Lit the things on the earth. ME (see translation and notes at Php 3:19). The meaning is the same here.+3:4καὶ ὑμεῖς ( kai humeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this element. καὶ has also been used as a spacer to the same end.+3:4Cf Jn 17:20-21; Rm 6:10, 8:16-18; Ga 2:19; 1 Jn 1:3.+3:5Lit Put to death the bodily members that are on the earth. ME (see BDAG, 628, sv μέλος; translation and notes at Php 3:19). Sacrificial connotations are being activated here by μέλος ( melos) (cf Ex 29:17; Lv 1:6-8, 8:20 in the LXX; Rm 6:13, 12:1).+3:6Lit because of which.+3:6Lit the sons of disobedience. ME(I/F) (see translation and notes at Eph 2:2). Some important manuscripts lack “sons of disobedience.” For discussion, see NET Bible Notes, Col 3:6. Cf Eph 2:2, 5:6; 1 Th 4:1-8.+3:7καὶ ὑμεῖς ( kai humeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:7Lit among whom you also walked once. ME (see BDAG, 803, sv περιπατέω 2; NET Bible Notes, Col 3:7).+3:7Lit when you were living in these things. ME. Cf NRSV.+3:8The picture here is of taking off clothing (see BSL, Col 3:8, sv ἀποτίθημι). Cf Ga 3:27.+3:8Or blasphemy.+3:9Or Don’t lie to one another. Cf LES at Lv 6:2. Cf also translation and notes at 1 Th 4:5-6.+3:9παλαιὸν ( palaion) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:9Or self, or humanity. Lit man.+3:10Cf Ga 3:27.+3:10Or full knowledge, or knowledge.+3:11Lit where. ME. Cf NASB, NRSV.+3:11Lit Greek. ME. Cf CJB, NLT, TEV.+3:11Lit Scythian. ME(H) (see BDAG, 932, Σκύθης; DBL Greek, #5033). Cf CJB, NLT, TEV.+3:11Lit Here there is no Greek and Jew, circumcision and uncircumcision, barbarian, Scythian, slave, freeman. ME (see translation and notes at Ga 3:28).+3:11πάντα καὶ ἐν πᾶσιν ( panta kai en pasin) is in P2 (see BART Display), and therefore a comma and an adverb have been used to give this element extra focus and stress.+3:11Or is in all things. See notes at Col 1:28. The same is true of πᾶς ( pas) in this context, where different types of human beings are explicitly mentioned.+3:12Or holy.+3:12Lit bowels of compassion/mercy. ME(I/F) (see BDAG, 938, sv σπλάγχνον; L-N, 26.11).+3:13καὶ ὁ κύριος ( kai ho kurios) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:13IT. Cf, eg, ESV, NRSV, RSV.+3:14Or in addition to all these things, or above all these things.+3:14Or in perfect harmony. Lit which is the bond of perfection. ME (see BDAG, 966, sv σύνδεσμος 2). Cf ESV, NRSV, RSV.+3:15Drawing from BDAG in the translation of βραβευέτω ( brabeuetō) here (see BDAG, 183, sv).+3:15Lit hearts. ME(H) (see notes at Mk 3:5; Rm 1:21). Cf CEV.+3:15The antecedent has been restated in translation for the sake of clarity.+3:15Lit in one body. ME. Cf CJB, NIV, NLT.+3:15εὐχάριστοι ( eucharistoi) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:16Or word, or teaching.+3:16Or the Messiah’s message/teaching.+3:16Or among.+3:16ἐν πάσῃ σοφίᾳ ( en pasē sophia) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this constituent.+3:16Cf Col 1:28.+3:16ψαλμοῖς ὕμνοις ᾠδαῖς πνευματικαῖς ( psalmois humnois ōdais pneumatikais) and ἐν [τῇ] χάριτι ( en [tē] chariti) are in P2 (see BART Display; note, though, that the second P2 element is marked for focal ambiguity), and have therefore been placed at the end of the clause for primary focus and stress.+3:17Lit And whatever you do in word or in deed. ME (see UBSHS [Col], 91). Cf NCV, NLT, TEV.+3:19Or harsh with them.+3:20εὐάρεστόν ( euareston) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an adverb has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:20IT (see UBSHS [Col], 93). Cf TEV.+3:21Lit lest they become disheartened. ME (see L-N, 25.292; UBSHS [Col], 94). Cf NCV.+3:22κατὰ σάρκα ( kata sarka) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and has thus been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+3:22Lit your masters according to the flesh. ME. Translated according to “Flesh N” (see FBT Chart). Cf CJB, HCSB, TEV.+3:22Lit not in eye-service as men-pleasers. ME (see translation and notes at Eph 6:6).+3:23ἐκ ψυχῆς ( ek psuchēs) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give this element extra focus.+3:23ME(OTB)/IT. See note at Mt 19:26. Cf CJB, ISV, NCV, TEV.+3:24ἀπὸ κυρίου ( apo kuriou) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give this element extra focus and stress.+3:24τῷ κυρίῳ Χριστῷ ( tō kuriō Christō) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore a cleft-construction has been used to give extra focus to this element.+3:24IT. Serving the Lord (the reality behind what is immediately apparent) by serving others is implied here (see v 23). Cf TEV.+3:25Lit there is no accepting a face. ME(I/F) (see translation and notes at Rm 2:11). Cf NCV, TEV.+4:1τὸ δίκαιον καὶ τὴν ἰσότητα ( to dikaion kai tēn isotēta) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis. The element has also been placed in clause-final for primary stress.+4:1καὶ ὑμεῖς ( kai humeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this element. καὶ has also been used as a spacer to the same end.+4:2προσκαρτερεῖτε ( proskartereite) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore inversion has been used to give extra focus to this element.+4:3Lit that God would open for us a door of the word. ME (see UBSHS [Col], 99). Cf CJB, NCV, NLT, TEV.+4:4The ἵνα ( hina) clause here is interpreted as signaling a second part of the content of prayer. This is reflected in the translation. Cf CJB, NCV, NET, NIV, NLT, TEV.+4:4Cf REB in ESS (Col), 312; L-N, 71.21.+4:5Ἐν σοφίᾳ ( en sophia) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+4:5ἐξαγοραζόμενοι ( exagorazomenoi) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore inversion has been used to give extra focus to this element.+4:6ἅλατι ( halati) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+4:6The infinitive here is interpreted as an infinitive of result. This is reflected in the translation. (There is often a fine line, if it is distinguishable at all, between infinitives of purpose and result; the meaning is fairly straightforward either way).+4:6For οἶδα ( oida) with this sense, see ANLEX, 277, sv 3; BDAG, 693, sv 3. Cf NCV.+4:7Lit all the things concerning me. ME (see UBSHS [Eph], 168).+4:7Or faithful.+4:8Lit the things concerning us. ME (see UBSHS [Eph], 168).+4:8The word παρακαλέω ( parakaleō) has a wide range of meaning (see translation and notes at 2 Co 1:4).+4:9Or faithful.+4:9πάντα τὰ ὧδε ( panta ta hōde) is in a split focal position (see BART Display; cf LDGNT). The P2 element has been segmented with a comma for extra focus.+4:11Lit Those being of the circumcision, these only are fellow workers. ME (see ANLEX, 311, sv περιτομή; BDAG, 807, sv περιτρέπω 2.a.; DBL Greek, #4364). Cf NCV, NET, NIV, NLT, TEV.+4:12πάντοτε ( pantote) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been placed in clause-final for extra focus and stress.+4:12The ἵνα ( hina) clause is interpreted as signaling the content of the prayers. This is reflected in the translation. Cf CJB, NCV, NLT, TEV.+4:12Lit that you stand. ME (see translation and notes at 1 Co 10:12; UBSHS [Col], 105).+4:12Or mature.+4:13Or has great toil. ME. Cf ISV.+4:15The imperatives here are imperatives of entreaty (ie, they are functioning as polite requests).+4:15ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ( en Laodikeia) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+4:15κατ’ οἶκον αὐτῶν ( kat’ oikon autōn) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+4:16καὶ ἐν τῇ Λαοδικέων ἐκκλησίᾳ ( kai en tē Laodikeōn ekklēsia) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore καὶ has been used as a spacer to give extra focus to this element.+4:16Λαοδικέων ( Laodikeōn) is in an embedded focal position (see BART Display), and therefore italics have been used to give this element extra focus and emphasis.+4:16Cf CJB, NASB.+4:16καὶ ὑμεῖς ( kai humeis) is in P2 (see BART Display and LDGNT), and therefore an intensive pronoun has been used to give extra focus to this element.+4:17πληροῖς ( plērois) is in a DFE position (see BART Display and LDGNT), and has therefore been italicized for extra focus and emphasis.+4:17Or service.+4:18Lit The greeting is by my own hand, of Paul. ME. Maintaining consistency in translation with 2 Th 3:17 (see translation and notes there).
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