Colossians 4:8

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

King James Version

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Other Translations for Colossians 4:8

BSB

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about us, and that he may encourage your hearts.

AKJV

Whom I have sent to you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;

CPDV

I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that he may know the things that concern you, and may console your hearts,

ERV

whom I have sent unto you for this very purpose, that ye may know our estate, and that he may comfort your hearts;

NHEB

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that you may know our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts,

SMT

Whom I sent to you for this same, that he might know the things concerning you, and comfort your hearts;

Word Study (Strong’s) for Colossians 4:8

WhomG3739IhavesentG3992Verb untoG4314Preposition youG5209 forG1519PrepositionthesameG846 purposeG5124 thatG2443ConjunctionhemightknowG1097Verb yourG5216 estateG4012Preposition andG2532Conjunction comfortG3870Verb yourG5216 heartsG2588Noun Feminine

Commentary for Colossians 4:8

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Colossians 4:8

Summary

Messenger sent to assess and encourage recipients

Event

Sending emissary with pastoral purpose

Estimated Time Period

c. 60 AD