Epaphras
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| Hebrew / Greek | Ἐπαφρᾶς (G1889) |
|---|---|
| Description | Man living at the time of the New Testament |
| Mentioned in | 3 verses |
| First mention | Colossians 1:7 |
Epaphras is a man living at the time of the New Testament. He is named in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Colossians 1:7.
Verses
Colossians
- Colossians 1:7As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
- Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Philemon
- Philemon 1:23There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,
Notes
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