Colossians 4:17

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it.

Cross-reference

Acts 20:28 Parallel

Acts 20:28 charges overseers to shepherd the church — a strong parallel to the call to fulfill ministry given to Archippus.

1 Corinthians 4:2 states that stewards must be found faithful — the exact requirement for Archippus to fulfill his ministry.

1 Timothy 4:14 tells Timothy not to neglect the gift given through prophecy and laying on of hands — directly parallel to Archippus's received ministry.

1 Timothy 4:16 urges Timothy to watch his life and doctrine — a similar charge to persevere in ministry.

1 Timothy 6:11-14 calls Timothy to fight the good fight and keep the commandment — parallel to fulfilling one's ministry.

1 Timothy 6:20 charges Timothy to guard what was entrusted — directly echoes the call to fulfill one's ministry.

2 Timothy 1:6 reminds Timothy to fan into flame the gift of God through laying on of hands — the same exhortation to actively use one's received ministry.

2 Timothy 4:5 explicitly says 'fulfill your ministry' — an almost identical charge to Archippus in Colossians 4:17.

Philemon 1:2 Historical context

Philemon 1:2 names Archippus as a fellow soldier, the same person Paul charges here to complete his ministry.

Acts 14:26 Parallel

Acts 14:26 describes Paul and Barnabas having fulfilled the work they were commended to — directly parallel to the command for Archippus to fulfill his ministry.

1 Timothy 4:6 urges Timothy to be a good servant of Christ by teaching — parallel to the call for Archippus to faithfully fulfill his ministry.