Colossians 4

Colossians 4:7-18

Section 3. (Colossians 4:7-18.)Openings of heart. Perhaps one may best characterize the closing section of Colossians as “heart-openings.” It is in fact the free interchange of brotherly feeling on the part of those who have recognized the place which they have been given with regard to one another. Thus it begins with the provision for mutual knowledge of each other’s state. Tychicus, a beloved and faithful brother, able to enter into such things, is sent from the apostle to convey to the disciples the news as to himself; and to bring back from them the account of their condition. This he realizes as what their hearts would crave for comfort, as united together in the love of Christ. There follow special greetings and remembrances; as to which there is scarcely much needed by way of explanation, though much may be gained by meditation. The apostle closes with the salutation written with his own hand, certifying the letter to be his own, and bidding them keep in mind his bonds for Christ.