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Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner greets you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (concerning whom you received commandments, "if he comes to you, receive him"),
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Forgiveness and Restoration
Commentators universally highlight the reconciliation between Paul and John Mark. Paul had previously refused to travel with Mark due to his past desertion (Acts 15:38). Now, Paul not only forgives him but warmly commends him to the church. As Matthew Henry notes, this is a powerful example of a 'truly Christian and forgiving spirit,' teaching us to not hold past faults against people and to believe in their capacity for growth and restoration.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner. Aristarchus was from Thessalonica and is mentioned in Acts 19:29 and Acts 20:4 as Paul's companion in his …
Aristarchus (Αρισταρχος). He was from Thessalonica and accompanied Paul to Jerusalem with the collection (Acts 19:29; …
19th Century
Anglican
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner.—Apparently a Jew, one “of the circumcision.” But he is “of Thessalonica,” and is first nam…
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In vv.10–15 six persons join in sending greetings to the Colossian church.
Three of them—Aristarchus, Mark, and Jesus Justus—were Jewish Chri…
16th Century
Protestant
Fellow-prisoner. From this it appears that there were others who were associated with Paul after he was brought to Rome. It is also probab…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Aristarchus my fellow prisoner salutes you This man was a man of Macedonia, and a Thessalonian; ([Reference Acts 19:…
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Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
