Colossians 4:15

American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Ἀσπάσασθε τοὺς ἐν Λαοδικείᾳ ἀδελφοὺς, καὶ Νύμφαν, καὶ τὴν κατʼ οἶκον αὐτοῦ ἐκκλησίαν.

Transliteration

Aspasasthe the in Laodikeia adelphous, and Nymphan, and the in house of him ekklēsian.

Grammar Details

*Aspasasthe*: aorist imperative, middle, 2nd plural - greet/salute
*Laodikeia*: dative, feminine, singular - [place name] Laodicea
*adelphous*: accusative, masculine, plural - brothers
*Nymphan*: accusative, masculine/feminine, singular - [proper name] Nympha(s)
*ekklēsian*: accusative, feminine, singular - church/assembly

Word Meanings

*Aspasasthe*: greet/salute/give regards to
*adelphous*: brothers/fellow believers
*Nymphan*: Nympha(s) [could be feminine or masculine name]
*ekklēsian*: church/assembly/congregation

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American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Rom 16:5 : 5 and [salute] the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.
1 Cor 16:9 : 9 for a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries.
Phlm 1:2 : 2 and to Apphia our sister, and to Archippus our fellow-soldier, and to the church in thy house:

Similar Verses (AI)

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Col 4:16-18
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16And when this epistle hath been read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye also read the epistle from Laodicea.
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Col 4:12-14
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12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
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14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.
Rom 16:5
75%
5and [salute] the church that is in their house. Salute Epaenetus my beloved, who is the firstfruits of Asia unto Christ.
Phlm 1:1-3
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1Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, to Philemon our beloved and fellow-worker,
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Rom 16:14-16
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14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brethren that are with them.
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Phil 4:21-23
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75%
21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren that are with me salute you.
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1 Cor 16:19-20
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19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Prisca salute you much in the Lord, with the church that is in their house.
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Phlm 1:23-25
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74%
23Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;
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Rom 16:8-12
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74%
8Salute Ampliatus my beloved in the Lord.
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Col 4:9
71%
9together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that [are done] here.
Titus 3:15
71%
15All that are with me salute thee. Salute them that love us in faith. Grace be with you all.
2 John 1:13
71%
13The children of thine elect sister salute thee.
2 Tim 4:21-22
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71%
21Give diligence to come before winter. Eubulus saluteth thee, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brethren.
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2 Tim 4:19
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3 John 1:14
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Rom 16:3
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Eph 1:15
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Col 1:4
68%
4having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints,
Col 2:1
68%
1For I would have you know how greatly I {G2192} strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2 Cor 13:13
68%
13All the saints salute you.
1 Thess 5:26
68%
26Salute all the brethren with a holy kiss.
Rom 16:23
68%
23Gaius my host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the treasurer of the city saluteth you, and Quartus the brother.
Phlm 1:7
68%
7For I had much joy and comfort in thy love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed through thee, brother.
Col 1:7
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Phil 1:1
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