“For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis.”
And Nympha and the church in her house greet you — Nympha (probably female; manuscripts vary on gender) hosts the house church, suggesting leadership and hospitality. 'The church in her house' shows the household as worshipping community. House churches were essential in early Christianity; Nympha embodies this household missionary structure.
Church Fathers on Colossians 4:13
In the commencement of this Epistle also, he commended this man for his love; for even to praise is a sign of love; thus in the beginning he said, “Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.” Colossians 1:8 To pray for one is also a sign of love, and causes love again. He commends him moreover in order to open a door to his teachings, for reverendness in the teacher is the disciples' advantage; and so again is his saying, “one of you,” in order that they might pride…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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