14 Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings.
14 Luke the beloved physician greets you, as does Demas.
14 Luke, good friend and physician, and Demas both send greetings.
14 Luke the beloved physician and Demas greet you.
14 Luke, the beloved doctor, sends his greetings, and so does Demas.
24 Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers.
24 and so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.
24 Also my coworkers Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke.
24 as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, Luke, my fellow laborers.
24 So do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my co-workers.
(Read Philemon 1:23-25)
Never have believers found more enjoyment of God, than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this the apostle begins and ends. All grace is from Christ; he purchased, and he bestows it. What need we more to make us happy, than to have the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ with our spirit? Let us do that now, which we should do at the last breath. Then men are ready to renounce the world, and to prefer the least portion of grace and faith before a kingdom.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Colossians 4:14
Commentary on Colossians 4:10-18
(Read Colossians 4:10-18)
Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his fellow-workers, working out their own salvation, and endeavouring to promote the salvation of others. The effectual, fervent prayer is the prevailing prayer, and availeth much. The smiles, flatteries, or frowns of the world, the spirit of error, or the working of self-love, leads many to a way of preaching and living which comes far short of fulfilling their ministry. But those who preach the same doctrine as Paul, and follow his example, may expect the Divine favour and blessing.