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Colossians 4:11

Colossians 4:11
And Jesus, which is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellowworkers unto the kingdom of God, which have been a comfort unto me.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

And Jesus, which is called Justus,.... The former of these names is the same with Joshua, and was very frequent with the Jews, and the later a surname that was sometimes given to men remarkable for…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

And Jesus, who is called Justus - The name Jesus was probably that which he bore among the Jews. Justus is a Roman name, and was probably that by which he was known among the Romans. It was not…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Jesus, which is called Justus - Jesus, Joshua, or Jehoshua, was his name among his countrymen the Jews; Justus was the name which he bore among the Greeks and Romans.

These only - That is, only…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Colossians 4:7-18

In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with some testimony of his respect, which will be spoken of wherever the gospel comes,…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

And Jesus The Grecized form of Jehoshua(later, Jêshua), "Jehovah's Help"; a very common Jewish proper name. In the N.T., besides the countless places where it is the name of our Blessed Lord, and this…