2. Tychicus: FRIENDS WHO BRING ENCOURAGEMENT Onesimus: FRIENDS WHO BRING RECONCILIATION TO OTHERS Colossians Final Greetings

3. Aristarchus Colossians 4:10 My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you his greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas. (You have received instructions about him; if he comes to you, welcome him.) 1. Who the person is? 2. What their name means: Aristarchos; best ruling 3. What this means for us: FRIENDS WHO STICK WITH US THROUGH THICK AND THIN. Colossians Final Greetings

4. MARK 1. Who the person is… Colossians Final Greetings

5. Acts 15: 36 – 41 And some days after Paul said unto Barnabas, Let us go again and visit our brethren in every city where we have preached the word of the Lord, and see how they do. 37 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark. 38 But Paul thought not good to take him with them, who departed from them from Pamphylia, and went not with them to the work. 39 And the contention was so sharp between them, that they departed asunder one from the other: and so Barnabas took Mark, and sailed unto Cyprus; 40 And Paul chose Silas, and departed, being recommended by the brethren unto the grace of God. 41 And he went through Syria and Cilicia, confirming the churches. Colossians Final Greetings

6. 2. What their name means. Marcus, a Christian: ="a defense" 3. What this means for us. 2 Tim 4:11 – 12 Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. 12 And Tychicus have I sent to Ephesus. FRIENDS WHO PATCH THING UP. Colossians Final Greetings

7. 4:11 Jesus, who is called Justus, also sends greetings. These are the only Jews among my fellow workers for the kingdom of God, and they have proved a comfort to me. 1. Who the person is. 2. What their name means Justus ="just" 3. What this means for us. THOSE WHO CAN OPEN THEIR LIVES UP TO FRIENDSHIPS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE DIFFERENT. Colossians Final Greetings

8. 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured. 13 I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis. 1. Who the person is 2. What their name means AV (3)- Epaphras ="lovely" 3. What this means for us THOSE WHO HOLD UP THEIR FRIENDS IN PRAYER.. Colossians Final Greetings

9. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 1. Who the person is 2. What their name means Luke, Lucas "light- giving“ He passed on the light thru his gift of writing. 3. What this means for us. THOSE WHO ARE INDESPENSIBLE FOR THE GOSPEL BUT WHO ARE NEVER IN THE SPOT LIGHT. Colossians Final Greetings

10. 14 Our dear friend Luke, the doctor, and Demas send greetings. 1. Who the person is 2 Tim 4:9 – 10 Do thy diligence to come shortly unto me: 10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica;Crescens to Galatia, Titus unto Dalmatia. 2. What their name means Demas ="governor of the people" 3. What this means for us. FRIENDS WHO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT LIFE Colossians Final Greetings

11. Proverbs 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother” Colossians Final Greetings

12. 15 Give my greetings to the brothers at Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church in her house. 1. Who the person is. 2. What their name means Nymphas ="bridegroom" 3. What this means for us. THOSE WHO OPEN THEIR HOMES FOR THE GOSPEL. Colossians Final Greetings

13. 17 Tell Archippus: “See to it that you complete the work you have received in the Lord.” 1. Who the person is 2. What their name means Archippus ="master of the horse" 3. What this means for us. THOSE WHO URGE US ON TO FULFILL OUR GOD GIVEN DESTINY. Colossians Final Greetings