Colossians 4:10

Authorized King James Version

Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

Word-by-Word Analysis

Ἀσπάζεται

G782

saluteth

to enfold in the arms, i.e., (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

Ἀρίσταρχος

G708

Aristarchus

best ruling; aristarchus, a macedonian

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

συναιχμάλωτός

G4869

fellowprisoner

a co-captive

μου

G3450

of me

καὶ

G2532

and

and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words

Μᾶρκος

G3138

Marcus

marcus, a christian

ὁ

G3588

the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)

#10

ἀνεψιὸς

G431

sister's son

properly, akin, i.e., (specially) a cousin

#11

Βαρναβᾶ

G921

to Barnabas

son of nabas (i.e., prophecy); barnabas, an israelite

#12

περὶ

G4012

(touching

properly, through (all over), i.e., around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time (with the genitive cas

#13

οὗ

G3739

whom

the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that

#14

ἐλάβετε

G2983

ye received

while g0138 is more violent, to seize or remove))

#15

ἐντολάς

G1785

commandments

injunction, i.e., an authoritative prescription

#16

ἐὰν

G1437

a conditional particle; in case that, provided, etc.; often used in connection with other particles to denote indefiniteness or uncertainty

#17

ἔλθῃ

G2064

he come

to come or go (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)

#18

πρὸς

G4314

unto

a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e., toward (with the genitive case, the side of, i.e., pertaining to; with the dative case, by the side of,

#19

ὑμᾶς

G5209

you

you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)

#20

δέξασθε

G1209

receive

to receive (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

#21

αὐτόν

G846

him

the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis

The salvation theme here intersects with the metanarrative of redemption running from Genesis to Revelation. Biblical theology recognizes this as part of a unified storyline from the promise in Genesis 3:15 to its fulfillment in Christ. The phrase emphasizing divine revelation contributes to our systematic understanding of Christian doctrine and connects to the broader scriptural witness about God's saving work from the Exodus to the cross.

Historical Context

The historical context of the biblical period relevant to this book's composition provides crucial background for understanding this verse. The historical and cultural milieu of the biblical world informed the author's theological expression and the audience's understanding. The the cultural context of the biblical world would have shaped how the original audience understood divine revelation. Archaeological and historical evidence reveals Archaeological discoveries continue to illuminate the historical context of biblical texts.

Questions for Reflection

How does the salvation theme in this verse connect to the overarching narrative of Scripture, and what does this reveal about God's character and purposes?
In what ways does understanding divine revelation in its original context challenge or deepen contemporary Christian thinking about salvation?
How does this verse's literary context within Colossians chapter 4 illuminate its theological significance, and what does this teach us about biblical interpretation?