Colossians 4:14
"Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings...." — Colossians 4:14 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations.
“Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.”Colossians 4:14 (NIV)
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“The Word Became FleshIn the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”
— John 1:1
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Colossians 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
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“But you, O Israel, my servant, Jacob, whom I have chosen, you descendants of Abraham my friend,
John 15:13Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends.
John 15:14You are my friends if you do what I command.
John 15:15I no longer call you servants, because a servant does not know his master’s business. Instead, I have called you friends, for everything that I learned from my Father I have made known to you.
Philippians 4:1Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear friends!
Romans 12:19Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: “It is mine to avenge; I will repay,” says the Lord.
John 3:29The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears the bridegroom’s voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete.
1 Corinthians 10:14Therefore, my dear friends, flee from idolatry.
A short prayer
Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth revealed in Colossians 4:14. Open my heart to receive Your Word and transform my life. Help me apply this Scripture faithfully and share its hope with others. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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What does Colossians 4:14 mean?
"Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings...." — Colossians 4:14 reveals truths about God's character and His purposes. This passage has been a source of comfort, guidance, and inspiration for believers across generations. The original biblical context enriches our understanding of how this verse applies today.
What is the context of Colossians 4:14?
Colossians 4:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians. This verse comes from chapter 4, which can be read in full at the Colossians chapter 4 page. Understanding the surrounding passages helps illuminate the deeper meaning of this verse.
How does Colossians 4:14 read in other translations?
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