Colossians 4:15

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his 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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King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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Referenced Verses

Rom 16:5 : 5 Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia 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 our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house:

Similar Verses (AI)

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Col 4:16-18
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18The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.
Col 4:12-14
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12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Rom 16:5
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5Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.
Phlm 1:1-3
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1Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer,
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Rom 16:14-16
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14Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.
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Phil 4:21-23
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21Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you.
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1 Cor 16:19-20
2 verses
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19The churches of Asia salute you. Aquila and Priscilla 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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23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
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Rom 16:8-12
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8Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.
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Col 4:9
71%
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Titus 3:15
71%
15All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.
2 John 1:13
71%
13The children of thy elect sister greet thee. Amen.
2 Tim 4:21-22
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2 Tim 4:19
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1 Pet 5:13-14
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3 John 1:14
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Col 1:2
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Rom 16:3
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Eph 1:15
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15Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
Col 1:4
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4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
Col 2:1
68%
1For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
2 Cor 13:13
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13All the saints salute you.
1 Thess 5:26
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26Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss.
Rom 16:23
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Phlm 1:7
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Col 1:7
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Phil 1:1
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