Colossians 4:17 Cross References

Colossians 4:17

17: And say to Archippus, "Be sure to carry out the work the Lord gave you."

and to our sister Apphia and to Archippus, a fellow soldier of the cross. I am also writing to the church that meets in your house.

You have heard me teach many things that have been confirmed by many reliable witnesses. Teach these great truths to trustworthy people who are able to pass them on to others.

"You yourselves must perform the sacred duties within the sanctuary and at the altar. If you follow these instructions, the LORD's anger will never again blaze against the people of Israel.

But you, Timothy, belong to God; so run from all these evil things, and follow what is right and good. Pursue a godly life, along with faith, love, perseverance, and gentleness.
Fight the good fight for what we believe. Hold tightly to the eternal life that God has given you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses.
And I command you before God, who gives life to all, and before Christ Jesus, who gave a good testimony before Pontius Pilate,
that you obey his commands with all purity. Then no one can find fault with you from now until our Lord Jesus Christ returns.

Timothy, guard what God has entrusted to you. Avoid godless, foolish discussions with those who oppose you with their so-called knowledge.

Paul and Barnabas also appointed elders in every church and prayed for them with fasting, turning them over to the care of the Lord, in whom they had come to trust.

Then Moses said to Aaron, "This is what the LORD meant when he said, `I will show myself holy among those who are near me. I will be glorified before all the people.'" And Aaron was silent.

They will teach my people the difference between what is holy and what is common, what is ceremonially clean and unclean.
"They will serve as judges to resolve any disagreements among my people. Their decisions must be based on my regulations. And the priests themselves must obey my instructions and laws at all the sacred festivals, and they will see to it that the Sabbath is set apart as a holy day.

This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.

Do not neglect the spiritual gift you received through the prophecies spoken to you when the elders of the church laid their hands on you.

He is the one who gave these gifts to the church: the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, and the pastors and teachers.

So look at Apollos and me as mere servants of Christ who have been put in charge of explaining God's secrets.
Now, a person who is put in charge as a manager must be faithful.

My dear Levites, do not neglect your duties any longer! The LORD has chosen you to stand in his presence, to minister to him, and to lead the people in worship and make offerings to him."

And so I solemnly urge you before God and before Christ Jesus--who will someday judge the living and the dead when he appears to set up his Kingdom:
Preach the word of God. Be persistent, whether the time is favorable or not. Patiently correct, rebuke, and encourage your people with good teaching.
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to right teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever they want to hear.
They will reject the truth and follow strange myths.
But you should keep a clear mind in every situation. Don't be afraid of suffering for the Lord. Work at bringing others to Christ. Complete the ministry God has given you.

"And now beware! Be sure that you feed and shepherd God's flock--his church, purchased with his blood--over whom the Holy Spirit has appointed you as elders.

Keep a close watch on yourself and on your teaching. Stay true to what is right, and God will save you and those who hear you.

If you explain this to the brothers and sisters, you will be doing your duty as a worthy servant of Christ Jesus, one who is fed by the message of faith and the true teaching you have followed.

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