: From whatever angle we choose to view the age we live in today, the letter that Paul wrote to the Colossians 2,000 years ago is still amazingly relevant. This message the eight men mentions in Paul’s parting words to the Colossians, and which of them each of us may identify with.

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(The early church) was praising God
and found favor with all the people. And
the Lord was adding to their number
daily those who were being saved.
--- Acts 2:47

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As iron sharpens iron,
so one man sharpens another.
--- Proverbs 27:17

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Two are better than one, because they
have a good return for their work: If
one falls down, he friend can help him
up. But pity the man who falls and
has no one to help him up . . . Though
one may be overpowered, two can
defend themselves. A cord of three
strands is not quickly broken.
--- Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

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WHO DO I Identify With?

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THE MAN WITH THE Servant’s Heart
Tychicus will tell you all the news about
me. He is a dear brother, a faithful
minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
I am sending him to you for the express
purpose that you may know about our
circumstances and that he may
encourage your hearts.
--- Colossians 4:7-8

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THE MAN WITH THE Servant’s Heart
As soon as I send Artemas or Tychicus
to you, do your best to come to me at
Nicopolis, because I have decided to
winter there.
--- Titus 3:12

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THE MAN WITH THE Sinful Past
He is coming with Onesimus, our
faithful and dear brother, who is one
of you. They will tell you everything
that is happening here.
--- Colossians 4:9

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THE MAN WITH THE Sinful Past
I appeal to you for my son Onesimus,
who became my son while I was in
chains . . . I am sending him — who is
my very heart — back to you.
--- Philemon 10:12

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THE MAN WITH THE Sympathetic Heart
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends
you his greetings . . . [he is one of] the
only Jews among my fellow workers for
the kingdom of God, and has proved a
comfort to me.
--- Colossians 4:10,11

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THE MAN WITH THE Second Chance
Mark, the cousin of Barnabas . . .
[sends you greetings]. You have received
instructions about him; if he comes to
you, welcome him.
--- Colossians 4:10

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THE MAN WITH THE Second Chance
From Paphos, Paul and his companions
sailed to Perga in Pamphylia, where
John Mark left them, and returned to
Jerusalem.
--- Acts 13:13

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THE MAN WITH THE Second Chance
Get Mark and bring him with you,
because he is helpful to me in my
ministry.
--- II Timothy 4:11

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THE MAN WITH THE Strong Commitment
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.
--- Colossians 4:11

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THE MAN WITH THE Single Passion
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. I vouch for him that he
is working hard for you and for those
at Laodicea and Hierapolis
--- Colossians 4:12,13

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THE MAN WITH THE Specialized Talent
Our dear friend Luke, the doctor . . .
sends greetings.
--- Colossians 4:14

18. --- Eusebius

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THE MAN WITH THE Specialized Talent
Our dear friend Luke, the doctor . . .
sends greetings.
--- Colossians 4:14

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THE MAN WITH THE Sad Future
Demas sends greetings.
--- Colossians 4:14

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THE MAN WITH THE Sad Future
Do your best to come to me quickly,
for Demas, because he loved the world,
has deserted me and has gone to
Thessalonica.
--- II Timothy 4:9,10

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THE MAN WITH THE Sad Future
Give my greetings to the brothers at
Laodicea, and to Nympha and the
church in her house. After this letter
has been read to you, see that it is also
read in the church of the Laodiceans
and that you in turn read the letter
from Laodicea. Tell Archippus: “See to it
that you complete the work you have
received in the Lord.”
I, Paul, write this greeting in my own

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THE MAN WITH THE Sad Future
I, Paul, write this greeting in my own
hand. Remember my chains. Grace
be with you.
--- Colossians 4:15-18

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