Colossians 4:13 (BSB)

For I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.

From Colossians 4. Also in the ESV.

Commentary on Colossians 4:13

• Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Colossians 4:7-18: In the close of this epistle the apostle does several of his friends the honour to leave their names upon record, with some testimony of his respect, which will be spoken of wherever the gospel comes, and last to the end of the world. I. Concerning Tychicus, Col 4:7.
• John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Colossians 4:13: For I bear him record,.... The apostle was an eye and ear witness of his fervent prayers, his labour of love, and zealous affection for these saints and others; and therefore, as he judged he ought, he bears a testimony for him, that he hath a great zeal for you; for their spiritual welfare, that the Gospel might continue with them, and they in that...
• Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Colossians 4:13: Verse 13. For I bear him record. Paul had had abundant opportunity to know what were his feelings in regard to these churches. A great zeal for you. A great desire to promote your welfare. And them that are in Laodicea. Laodicea was the capital of Phrygia, and not far from Colosse. There was a church there. See the Introduction, and . And them in Hierapolis.
• Jamieson-Fausset-Brown (Reformed), Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible on Colossians 4:13: a great zeal--The oldest manuscripts and Vulgate have "much labor." for you--lest you should be seduced (Col 2:4); a motive why you should be anxious for yourselves. them that are in Laodicea . . . Hierapolis--churches probably founded by Epaphras, as the Church in Colosse was.