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Colossians 4 cross-references
Colossians 4 has 18 verses, which point to 241 other passages and are cited by 260. Below is the King James text of each verse with its strongest cross-references, ranked by OpenBible.info reader votes.
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Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
Points to (21)
- Ephesians 6:8–20 — Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond… 12 votes
- Revelation 17:14 — These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of… 9 votes
- James 2:13 — For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment. 9 votes
- Deuteronomy 24:14–15 — Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy… 9 votes
- Luke 16:1–13 — And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was… 8 votes
- Matthew 24:48–51 — But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming; 6 votes
Pointed to from (13)
- Matthew 8:6 — And saying, Lord, my servant lieth at home sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. 8 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:2 — And they that have believing masters, let them not despise them, because they are brethren; but rather do… 5 votes
- Romans 12:11 — Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord; 5 votes
- Leviticus 25:43 — Thou shalt not rule over him with rigour; but shalt fear thy God. 5 votes
Colossians 4:2
Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;
Points to (19)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17–18 — Pray without ceasing. 85 votes
- Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 55 votes
- Ephesians 6:18 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance… 44 votes
- Romans 12:12 — Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; 39 votes
- Matthew 26:41 — He went away again the second time, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if this cup may not pass away from me,… 33 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 30 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:17 — Pray without ceasing. 140 votes
- Philippians 4:6 — Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be… 121 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 100 votes
- Ephesians 6:18 — Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance… 85 votes
Colossians 4:3
Withal praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds:
Points to (21)
- Ephesians 6:19–20 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery… 23 votes
- Acts 14:27 — And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with… 17 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:1–2 — Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it… 13 votes
- Philippians 1:13–14 — So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; 10 votes
- Colossians 1:26 — Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: 9 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:12 — Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ's gospel, and a door was opened unto me of the Lord, 9 votes
Pointed to from (23)
- Revelation 3:8 — I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little… 38 votes
- Ephesians 6:19 — And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery… 28 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:9 — For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 22 votes
- Luke 21:15 — For I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist. 17 votes
Colossians 4:4
That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.
Points to (9)
- 2 Corinthians 4:1–4 — Therefore seeing we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we faint not; 6 votes
- Ephesians 6:20 — For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 5 votes
- Colossians 4:6 — Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man. 4 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 — Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 2:14–17 — Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his… 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 2:4–5 — And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, but in demonstration of the… 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Ephesians 6:20 — For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. 10 votes
- Philippians 1:14 — And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word… 3 votes
- Proverbs 23:16 — Yea, my reins shall rejoice, when thy lips speak right things. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 3:12 — Seeing then that we have such hope, we use great plainness of speech: 2 votes
Colossians 4:5
Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.
Points to (14)
- Ephesians 5:15–17 — See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 44 votes
- James 3:13 — Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with… 32 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:12 — That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 29 votes
- James 3:17 — But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of… 28 votes
- Romans 16:19 — For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you… 18 votes
- Colossians 3:16 — Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and… 16 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Ephesians 5:15 — See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, 69 votes
- Ephesians 5:16 — Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. 56 votes
- John 9:4 — I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. 30 votes
- Philippians 4:8 — Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,… 26 votes
Colossians 4:6
Let your speech be alway with grace, seasoned with salt, that ye may know how ye ought to answer every man.
Points to (32)
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 83 votes
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 54 votes
- Ecclesiastes 10:12 — The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. 45 votes
- Mark 9:50 — Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves,… 35 votes
- Proverbs 15:4 — A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. 32 votes
- Proverbs 15:7 — The lips of the wise disperse knowledge: but the heart of the foolish doeth not so. 30 votes
Pointed to from (30)
- Matthew 5:13 — Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is… 146 votes
- Ephesians 4:29 — Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that… 141 votes
- Proverbs 18:21 — Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. 127 votes
- 1 Peter 3:15 — But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you… 122 votes
Colossians 4:7
All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Points to (8)
- Ephesians 6:21–23 — But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:12 — And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. 6 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 6 votes
- Titus 3:12 — When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have… 3 votes
- Colossians 4:9 — With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things… 2 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:1–4 — Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 votes
Pointed to from (12)
- Colossians 1:7 — As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:2 — Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 7 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 6 votes
- Colossians 4:11 — And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the… 5 votes
Colossians 4:8
Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts;
Points to (16)
- Ephesians 6:22 — Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort… 5 votes
- Colossians 2:2 — That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance… 4 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 2:17 — Comfort your hearts, and stablish you in every good word and work. 2 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:14 — Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be… 2 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 5:11 — Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. 2 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 4:18 — Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 2 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- Colossians 2:2 — That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance… 11 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:18 — For they have refreshed my spirit and yours: therefore acknowledge ye them that are such. 4 votes
- Philippians 2:19 — But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I… 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 14:3 — But he that prophesieth speaketh unto men to edification, and exhortation, and comfort. 3 votes
Colossians 4:9
With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here.
Points to (2)
- Philemon 1:10–19 — I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 7 votes
- Colossians 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and… 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Philemon 1:10 — I beseech thee for my son Onesimus, whom I have begotten in my bonds: 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 4:17 — For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my beloved son, and faithful in the Lord, who shall… 4 votes
- 1 Peter 5:12 — By Silvanus, a faithful brother unto you, as I suppose, I have written briefly, exhorting, and testifying… 2 votes
- Colossians 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and… 2 votes
Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)
Points to (15)
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:11 — Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 5 votes
- Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,… 5 votes
- Acts 27:2 — And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus,… 4 votes
- Acts 20:4 — And there accompanied him into Asia Sopater of Berea; and of the Thessalonians, Aristarchus and Secundus; and… 4 votes
- Acts 15:37–39 — And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 4 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 6 votes
- Acts 19:29 — And the whole city was filled with confusion: and having caught Gaius and Aristarchus, men of Macedonia,… 5 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:11 — Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 4 votes
- Romans 16:7 — Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also… 4 votes
Colossians 4:11
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.
Points to (15)
- Acts 11:2 — And when Peter was come up to Jerusalem, they that were of the circumcision contended with him, 7 votes
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 5 votes
- Philemon 1:1 — Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and… 5 votes
- Titus 1:10 — For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 5 votes
- 1 Thessalonians 3:2 — And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of Christ, to… 5 votes
- Colossians 4:7 — All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and… 5 votes
Pointed to from (7)
- Matthew 9:37 — Then saith he unto his disciples, The harvest truly is plenteous, but the labourers are few; 12 votes
- Acts 18:7 — And he departed thence, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:14 — That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. 4 votes
- Philippians 2:25 — Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and… 4 votes
Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Points to (25)
- Romans 15:30 — Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive… 12 votes
- Colossians 1:9 — For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might… 9 votes
- Philemon 1:23 — There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus; 6 votes
- Colossians 1:28 — Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man… 6 votes
- Colossians 1:7 — As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; 6 votes
- 2 Peter 1:1 — Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us… 4 votes
Pointed to from (43)
- Romans 12:2 — And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove… 59 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:13 — Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 49 votes
- Luke 18:1 — And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint; 25 votes
- Ephesians 6:13 — Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having… 21 votes
Colossians 4:13
For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.
Points to (6)
- Colossians 2:1 — For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as… 4 votes
- Revelation 3:14–18 — And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true… 2 votes
- Revelation 1:11 — Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto… 2 votes
- Colossians 4:15–16 — Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house. 2 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 — For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 2 votes
- Romans 10:2 — For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 2 votes
Pointed to from (3)
- Galatians 4:15 — Where is then the blessedness ye spake of? for I bear you record, that, if it had been possible, ye would… 3 votes
- Romans 10:2 — For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge. 3 votes
- 2 Corinthians 8:3 — For to their power, I bear record, yea, and beyond their power they were willing of themselves; 2 votes
Colossians 4:14
Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you.
Points to (2)
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:10–11 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to… 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- 2 Timothy 4:10 — For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; Crescens to… 8 votes
- Philemon 1:24 — Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers. 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:11 — Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 4 votes
- 2 Chronicles 16:12 — And Asa in the thirty and ninth year of his reign was diseased in his feet, until his disease was exceeding… 3 votes
Colossians 4:15
Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house.
Points to (3)
- Romans 16:5 — Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of… 6 votes
- Philemon 1:2 — And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:9 — For a great door and effectual is opened unto me, and there are many adversaries. 3 votes
Pointed to from (6)
- Romans 16:5 — Likewise greet the church that is in their house. Salute my wellbeloved Epaenetus, who is the firstfruits of… 8 votes
- Revelation 1:11 — Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book, and send it unto… 6 votes
- Philemon 1:2 — And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 4 votes
- Colossians 4:13 — For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in… 2 votes
Colossians 4:16
And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
Points to (2)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 — I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 10 votes
- 2 Thessalonians 3:14 — And if any man obey not our word by this epistle, note that man, and have no company with him, that he may be… 5 votes
Pointed to from (4)
- 1 Thessalonians 5:27 — I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. 7 votes
- Exodus 24:7 — And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the… 5 votes
- Revelation 3:14 — And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true… 4 votes
- Jeremiah 51:61 — And Jeremiah said to Seraiah, When thou comest to Babylon, and shalt see, and shalt read all these words; 2 votes
Colossians 4:17
And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.
Points to (18)
- Philemon 1:2 — And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 11 votes
- Acts 1:17 — For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. 8 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:1–5 — I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his… 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 1:6 — Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:20 — O Timothy, keep that which is committed to thy trust, avoiding profane and vain babblings, and oppositions of… 7 votes
- 1 Timothy 4:16 — Take heed unto thyself, and unto the doctrine; continue in them: for in doing this thou shalt both save… 7 votes
Pointed to from (19)
- 1 Corinthians 4:2 — Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful. 14 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:5 — But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy… 12 votes
- Acts 20:28 — Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you… 9 votes
- 1 Corinthians 9:16 — For though I preach the gospel, I have nothing to glory of: for necessity is laid upon me; yea, woe is unto… 8 votes
Colossians 4:18
The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen. «Written from Rome to Colossians by Tychicus and Onesimus.»
Points to (13)
- Hebrews 13:3 — Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves… 6 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:22 — The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. «The second epistle unto Timotheus,… 5 votes
- 1 Timothy 6:21 — Which some professing have erred concerning the faith. Grace be with thee. Amen. «The first to Timothy was… 5 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:21 — The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 5 votes
- Hebrews 13:25 — Grace be with you all. Amen. «Written to the Hebrews from Italy, by Timothy.» 4 votes
- Titus 3:15 — All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. «It was… 3 votes
Pointed to from (14)
- Hebrews 13:3 — Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves… 8 votes
- Philippians 1:7 — Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my… 7 votes
- 1 Corinthians 16:21 — The salutation of me Paul with mine own hand. 7 votes
- 2 Timothy 4:22 — The Lord Jesus Christ be with thy spirit. Grace be with you. Amen. «The second epistle unto Timotheus,… 5 votes