Who-Paul, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Mark, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Nympha, Archippus, Justus
Where-Laodicea, Hierapolis
What-Be Holy
Structure gram.-You conduct yourselves…
Writ.-instructional
Atmosphere- thanksgiving
Literary-Letter, greeting, instructions
Terms-
Master-a person having authority, power and control over the actions of other people
Wisdom-ability to judge correctly and to follow the best course of action, based on knowledge and understanding
Outsiders-outcasts
Seasoned- to mature, ripen, or condition by exposure to suitable conditions or treatment, to accustom or harden
Number-to consider or include in a number
Laboring-burdened
Assured-subjective, with reference to an effect on the mind (persuaded)
Testify-bear witness to: affirm as fact or truth: attest
Concern-a matter that engages a person’s attention, interest, or care, or that affects a person’s welfare or happiness
Heed-to give careful attention to
Grace-a manifestation of favor, mercy, pardon
Repeated words-grace-2, church-2, faithful-2, say,speak,speech-4 pray,prayers-3,imprison/imprisonment-2, grett/greeting-5
Phrases-beloved brother-2, who is one of your number-2
Note-there are a lot of action words in this chapter-grant, devote, praying, speaking, conduct, inform, welcome, laboring, testify, read, say, take, sent
Paul again esteems his brother Epaphras as at the beginning of this letter. Also I hear warning in Paul’s words to Archippus in verse 17
Matthew Henry writes
Diligence in redeeming time, commends religion to the good opinion of others. Even what is only carelessness may cause a lasting prejudice against the truth. Let all discourse be discreet and seasonable as becomes Christians. Though it be not always of grace, it must always be with grace.
John Wesley writes on verse 5
Mortify therefore-Put to death, slay with a continued stroke, Your members-Which together make up the body of sin. Which are upon the earth-Where they find their nourishment. Uncleanness in act, word, or thought. Inordinate affection-Every passion which does not flow from and lead to the love of God. Evil desire-the desire of the flesh, the desire of the eye, and the pride of life. Covetousness-According to the derivation of the word, means the desire of having more, or of any -thing independent of God. Which is idolatry-properly and directly, for it is giving the heart to the creature. WOW POWERFUL WORDS
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