KJV ORIGINAL
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, Lucas, my fellowlabourers.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
Marcus, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, these are my teammates in ministry.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Shoutout to the squad who's been putting in work with me.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, the Apostle Paul wrote the letter to Philemon from prison, where he was imprisoned for his missionary work and preaching the Gospel. In this verse, Paul mentions his companions, Marcus (likely Mark), Aristarchus, Demas, and Lucas (Luke), as his fellow laborers, emphasizing the collaborative nature of early Christian ministry. These individuals were part of Paul's inner circle, assisting him in spreading the faith across the Roman Empire despite facing persecution.
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