Final Words

Intro

A. GREETINGS TO THE LAODICEANS

1) Special greetings from Paul to the brethren in Laodicea (v. 15).

2) The spread of Paul’s letters (v. 16).

 B. EXHORTATION TO ARCHIPPUS

1) Who is Archippus?  Called a “fellow soldier” in Phile. 2.

2) Paul’s exhortation.

 C. PAUL’S PERSONAL COMMENTS TO THE COLOSSIANS

1) Personal signature.

2) Desire for prayer. lit, “remember my chains..”   A Christ-centered, other-centered life.

3) Benediction.  “Grace be with  you.”

Conclusion