And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea.
After you all read this letter, make sure the church in Laodicea gets to read it too. And when they send you their letter back, you should definitely read that one as well.
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📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote the letter to the Colossians while imprisoned in Rome around 60-62 AD, addressing false teachings and encouraging the church in a region of Asia Minor. He instructed the Colossians to share his letter with the church in Laodicea, a nearby city facing similar challenges, to foster unity and the spread of sound doctrine among early Christian groups. This practice highlights how early believers circulated apostolic writings to strengthen and edify multiple congregations.
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