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: From whatever angle we choose to view the age we live in today, the letter that Paul wrote to the Colossians 2,000 years ago is still amazingly relevant. This message the eight men mentions in Paul’s parting words to the Colossians, and which of them each of us may identify with.

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(The early church) was praising God and found favor with all the people. And

the Lord was adding to their number daily those who were being saved.

--- Acts 2:47

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As iron sharpens iron,so one man sharpens another.

--- Proverbs 27:17

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one falls down, he friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and

has no one to help him up . . . Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three

strands is not quickly broken.--- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

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WHO DO I Identify With?

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Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful

minister and fellow servant in the Lord. I am sending him to you for the express purpose that you may know about our

circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts.

--- Colossians 4:7-8

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As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, because I have decided to

winter there.--- Titus 3:12

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He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything

that is happening here.--- Colossians 4:9

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I appeal to you for my son Onesimus, who became my son while I was in

chains . . . I am sending him — who is my very heart — back to you.

--- Philemon 10:12

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My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings . . . [he is one of] the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and has proved a

comfort to me.--- Colossians 4:10,11

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Mark, the cousin of Barnabas . . . [sends you greetings]. You have received instructions about him; if he comes to

you, welcome him.--- Colossians 4:10

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From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where

John Mark left them, and returned to Jerusalem.--- Acts 13:13

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Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my

ministry.--- II Timothy 4:11

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Jesus who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have

proved a comfort to me.--- Colossians 4:11

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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends

greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand

firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those

at Laodicea and Hierapolis--- Colossians 4:12,13

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Our dear friend Luke, the doctor . . . sends greetings.--- Colossians 4:14

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--- Eusebius

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Our dear friend Luke, the doctor . . . sends greetings.--- Colossians 4:14

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Demas sends greetings.--- Colossians 4:14

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Do your best to come to me quickly, for Demas, because he loved the world,

has deserted me and has gone to Thessalonica.

--- II Timothy 4:9,10

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Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the

church in her house. After this letter has been read to you, see that it is also read in the church of the Laodiceans and that you in turn read the letter

from Laodicea. Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the work you have

received in the Lord.” I, Paul, write this greeting in my own

hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.

--- II Timothy 4:9,10

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I, Paul, write this greeting in my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace

be with you. --- Colossians 4:15-18

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