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Tell Archippus, "Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it."
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The Church Encourages Its Leaders
Paul instructs the entire church to deliver this message to Archippus. Scholars like John Calvin explain this shows the congregation's role in encouraging and even admonishing its leaders. It's a two-way street: pastors should be teachable and open to exhortation, and the church body has a responsibility to help keep its leaders accountable and zealous.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And say to Archippus. Archippus is also mentioned in Philemon 1:2. He is not referred to elsewhere in the New Testament, and nothing furth…
Take heed (βλεπε). Keep an eye on.
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19th Century
Anglican
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16th Century
Protestant
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And say to ArchippusA name common among the Grecians. This person the apostle calls his fellow soldier, in ([Referen…
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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…
