Colossians 4:11

Amharic (Tigrigna: Contemporary Tigrinya Bible 2024)

ዮስጦስ ዚብሃል ዘይግዙር የሱስ ከኣ። እዚኣቶም ጥራይ እዮም ኣብ መንግስቲ ኣምላኽ መሳርሕተይ፡ ንዓይ ምጽንናዕ ዝዀኑ።

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, Paul mentions Jesus, also known as Justus, who is from the Jewish community and has been a supportive coworker in spreading the kingdom of God. This support has given Paul comfort during his ministry.

Explained for Children

Imagine you're on a team working hard to build something amazing. Your friend, named Jesus but also called Justus, helps you so much that it makes your job easier and more fun. That's what this verse is about — how friends can make big projects like sharing God’s love much better.

Historical Background

The book of Colossians was written by Paul around the mid-1st century AD to the Christian community in Colossae, a city in present-day Turkey. This letter addresses various issues within this young church and emphasizes the supremacy of Christ over all things.

Living It Out Today

Consider how your friends support you in achieving big goals like helping others or spreading positivity. Just as Paul found comfort and support from his fellowworkers, you can find strength in those who believe in you and work alongside you.

Topics

• friendship
• ministry support
• comfort in faith
• Jewish-Christian relations
• evangelism
• teamwork

Related Verses

• Philippians 4:3
• Romans 16:7
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• Acts 9:26-28
• Galatians 2:9

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Jesus called Justus in this verse?

Jesus, also known as Justus, was a coworker of Paul who helped spread the gospel and worked with him to establish the kingdom of God. He was from the Jewish community.

What does it mean that they are 'of the circumcision'?

'Of the circumcision' means that these individuals were Jews, as being circumcised was a sign of their covenant with God according to Jewish tradition.

How did Justus and others support Paul?

Justus and his fellowworkers provided support by working alongside Paul in spreading the gospel, which gave him comfort and strength during his ministry.

Why is this verse important for understanding Paul's relationships?

This verse highlights the importance of supportive relationships in ministry. It shows that even someone as influential as Paul needed and valued the support of those who worked with him to spread God’s message.