Colossians 4:17

Amharic Tigrinya 2011

ንኣርኪጶስ ድማ፡ ነታ ብጐይታ እተቐበልካያ ኣገልግሎት ንምፍጻማ ተጠንቀቕ፡ በልዎ።

What Does This Mean?

This verse is a message from Paul to Archippus, telling him to pay close attention to the job he has in serving God and make sure he does it well.

Explained for Children

Imagine you got an important task at school, like being the class helper. This verse tells someone named Archippus to be careful with his special job of helping others learn about Jesus, just like how you'd want to do your best as a class helper.

Historical Background

Paul wrote this letter to the church in Colossae around 60 AD. He was sending messages through different people and one of them was Archippus, who had an important role in the Christian community there.

Living It Out Today

A modern scenario could be a teacher reminding another teacher at their school to stay focused on teaching their students well, just as Archippus is reminded to fulfill his ministry.

Topics

• ministry
• duty
• responsibility
• service
• faithfulness
• obedience

Related Verses

• Ephesians 4:1
• 1 Timothy 4:12
• Luke 16:10
• Romans 12:3-8
• Jeremiah 1:7

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Archippus mentioned in Colossians?

Archippus was a member of the early Christian community to whom Paul was sending a personal message, encouraging him to take his ministry seriously.

What does it mean to 'fulfill' one's ministry according to this verse?

Fulfilling your ministry means fully dedicating yourself to doing what God has called you to do and ensuring that you carry out that work with dedication and integrity.

How can someone know their specific role in ministry?

Someone can discover their role through self-reflection, spiritual guidance, and by observing where they have a natural passion or skill set that aligns with the needs of their community.

What does 'take heed' imply in this context?

'Take heed' means to be very careful and attentive about something important. In this verse, it implies being vigilant about fulfilling one's responsibilities in ministry.