Colossians 4:15-18·~1 min
Signature and Final Instructions
Paul sends greetings to the brothers in Laodicea and to Nympha and the church in her house, and he instructs that this letter be read also in Laodicea and that the Colossians read the letter from there. He tells Archippus to fulfill the ministry he has received in the Lord, then closes in his own hand with a call to remember his chains and with grace.
G15reet the brothers in Laodicea, as well as Nympha and the church that meets at her house. 16After this letter has been read among you, make sure that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans, and that you in turn read the letter from Laodicea. 17Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the ministry you have received in the Lord.” 18This greeting is in my own hand — Paul.
Section summaryPaul sends greetings to the brothers in Laodicea and to the church meeting in Nympha's house, instructs that the letters be exchanged between congregations, and tells Archippus to complete the ministry he has received in the Lord. He then writes the final greeting in his own hand, asks the church to remember his chains, and ends with grace.
Role in the chapterThis final section closes the letter with personal voice, inter-church connection, and a final call to faithfulness. It leaves the church under grace and in solidarity with Paul.