Colossians 4:13

NETBible

For I can testify that he has worked hard 1  for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

NIV ©

I vouch for him that he is working hard for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

NASB ©

For I testify for him that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

NLT ©

I can assure you that he has agonized for you and also for the Christians in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

MSG ©

I've watched him closely, and can report on how hard he has worked for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

BBE ©

For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

NRSV ©

For I testify for him that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

NKJV ©

For I bear him witness that he has a great zeal for you, and those who are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

KJV
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NASB ©
For I testify
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for you and for those
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and Hierapolis
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NET [draft] ITL
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NETBible

For I can testify that he has worked hard 1  for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

NET Notes

1 tn Grk “pain.” This word appears only three times in the NT outside of this verse (Rev 16:10, 11; 21:4) where the translation “pain” makes sense. For the present verse it has been translated “worked hard.” See BDAG 852 s.v. πόνος 1.