Colossians 4:16

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.

Grammatical Analysis

Original Text

Καὶ ὅταν ἀναγνωσθῇ παρʼ ὑμῖν ἡ ἐπιστολή, ποιήσατε ἵνα καὶ ἐν τῇ Λαοδικέων ἐκκλησίᾳ ἀναγνωσθῇ· καὶ τὴν ἐκ Λαοδικείας ἵνα καὶ ὑμεῖς ἀναγνῶτε.

Transliteration

And when is anagnōsthē before you the epistolē, poiēsate that also in the of Laodikeōn ekklēsia it be anagnōsthē; and the one from Laodikēias that also you anagnōte.

Grammar Details

*anagnōsthē*: aorist subjunctive, passive, 3rd singular - might be read
*epistolē*: nominative, feminine, singular - letter/epistle
*poiēsate*: aorist imperative, active, 2nd plural - do/make/cause
*Laodikeōn*: genitive, masculine, plural - of Laodiceans
*ekklēsia*: dative, feminine, singular - church/assembly
*Laodikēias*: genitive, feminine, singular - of Laodicea
*anagnōte*: aorist subjunctive, active, 2nd plural - you might read

Word Meanings

*anagnōsthē*: might be read/recited aloud
*epistolē*: letter/epistle/written message
*poiēsate*: cause/arrange/make sure
*ekklēsia*: church/assembly/congregation
*anagnōte*: you might read/read aloud

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About this Translation

King James Version with Strong's Numbers

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🎯 Translation Approach

Classic King James Version text presented with Strong's numbering to link English words to their underlying Hebrew and Greek terms. Prioritizes literal/formal correspondence while enabling original-language word study.

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Readability

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Concordance compatibility: Strong's numbers map to widely available concordances and lexicons for deeper study.

✅ Strengths

Strong linkage to original Hebrew/Greek via Strong's numbers
High concordance with source wording
Well-suited for in-depth word studies and exegesis
Widely recognized and referenced KJV text

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Archaic language can be difficult for modern readers
Reference numbers can disrupt continuous reading
Less suitable for public or devotional reading compared to modern translations

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Referenced Verses

1 Thess 5:27 : 27 I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren.
2 Thess 3:14 : 14 And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be ashamed.

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