Colossians Chapter Four Verse 16

Colossians 4:16 After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. [NIV]

Colossians 4:16 and when the epistle may be read with you, cause that also in the assembly of the Laodiceans it may be read, and the {epistle} from Laodicea that ye also may read; [YLT]

Colossians 4:16 [a] And [b] when [c] this [d] epistle [e] is read [f] among [g] you, [h] [h] cause [i] that [e] it be read [j] also [k] in [c] the [l] church {of} [c] the [m] Laodiceans; [n] and [i] that [o] ye [p] likewise [e] read [c] the {epistle} [q] from [r] Laodicea.

[a] And = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too

[b] when = hotan (hot'-an) [3752; 3753; 02]: whenever (implying hypothesis [DEF: Hypothesis = A belief used as the basis for action] or more or less uncertainty); also caus. inasmuch as:

[c] this, the = tou (tou) [3588; 3739]: the feminine he (hay); neuter to (to); def. article; the

[d] epistle = epistole (ep-is-tol-ay') [1992; 1989]: a written message

[e] is read = anaginosko (an-ag-in-oce'-ko) [314; 1097]: to know again (by ext.) to read THAYER'S (1) to distinguish between, to recognise, to know accurately, to acknowledge ...

[f] among = para (par-ah') [3844]: near; i.e. (with genitive case) from beside, (with dative case) at (or in) the vicinity of (objectively or subjectively), (with accusative case) to the proximity with (local [esp. beyond or opposed to] or causal [on account of]:

[g] you = humin (hoo-min') [5213; 5210]: to (with or by) you:

[h] cause = poieo (poy-eh'-o) [4160]: to make or do

[i] that = hina (hin'-ah) [2443; 1438]: in order that

[j] also = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too

[k] in = (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by imp.) instrumentality [DEF: Instrumentality =The quality or condition of being instrumental; helpfulness; means; agency (Instrumental = Acting or serving as a means, useful; helpful)] (medially or constructively), i.e. "in," at, (up-) on, by, etc.:

[l] church = ekklesia (ek-klay-see'-ah) [1577; 1537; 2564]: a calling out, i.e. (concretely) a popular meeting, esp. a religious congregation (Jewish synagogue, or Christian community of members on earth or saints in heaven or both):

[m] Laodiceans = Laodikeus (lah-od-ik-yooce') [2994; 2993]: a Laodicean, i.e. inhabitant of Laodicia: [NOTE: A people of judgement]:

[n] and = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too

[o] ye = humeis (hoo-mice') [5210; 4771]: you:

[p] likewise = kaii (kahee) [2532]: and, also, even, so then, too

[q] from = ek (ek) or ex (ex) [1537]: origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause):

[r] Laodicea = Laodikeia (lah-od-ik'-i-ah) [2993]: Laodicia, a place in Asia Minor: THAYER'S Laodicea = "justice of the people"; a city of Phrygia, situated on the river Lycus not far from Colosse. It was destroyed by an earthquake in 66 A. D. and rebuilt by Marcus Aurelius. It was the seat of the congregation there.

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