For I bear him witness that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.
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.
Commenting on Colossians 4:7-18
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...
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.