Epaphras was a man from the New Testament, first mentioned in Colossians 1:7 as a Christian of Colossae.
About Epaphras
Coworker with the apostle Paul. Epaphras, a native of Colosse, was responsible for the city’s evangelization, as well as that of Laodicea and Hierapolis. Through him Paul learned of the progress of the Colossian church and thus wrote his letter to the Colossians. Paul’s high regard for Epaphras was evidenced by his use of such terms as “beloved fellow servant,” “faithful minister of Christ” (Col 1:7), and “servant of Christ” (4:12), a title of esteem Paul bestowed only on one other person—Timothy (Phil 1:1). Epaphras was in prison with Paul at the time the letter to Philemon was written (Phlm 1:23).
See also Colossians, Letter to the.
Key References
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
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.
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,
All Scripture References (3)
Colossians (2)
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
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 (1)
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,