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NASB | Colossians 4:16 When this letter is read among you, have it also read in the church of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Colossians 4:16 When this letter has been read among you, see that it is read in the church of the Laodiceans; and also that you in turn read my letter [that is coming to you] from Laodicea. |
Subject: Did Paul write the Laodiceans? |
Bible Note: Greetings Nolan! Excellent post and original question! I agree with two of your "missing letters," but I'm not sure about the other two. 1 Cor. 5:9 definitely refers to a previous letter. In fact, 1 Cor. seems to be a response to their response to that letter. Col. 4:16 definitely mentions another letter. Concerning the various cities named Laodicea, you shared some excellent information. I do believe though that the Laodicea of Lycus was probably the one meant in both Col. 4:16 and Revelation, simply because it was on the same mail circuit as Colosse and the other cities named in Rev. 2-3. Eph. 3:3 I don't believe refers to a previous letter. I seems to the a case of an episitletory aroist. In other words, the words "I wrote briefly" refer back to chapters one and two of Ephesians, not to another letter. Just my opinion, but I think it most likely since the topic discussed in Eph. 3:3 is the topic of chapters one and two. Jude 3 I'm not sure where the reference to a previous letter is. He seems to be simply saying, "While I was writing, I felt the need to write about...." Thanks again! Your Brother in Christ, Tim Moran |