Colossians 1:7
Just as also ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow bondman, who is a faithful helper of the Christ for you,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
In Context
8the man who also made clear to us your love in Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise bondman, whom his lord appointed over his service, to give them the provision on time?
1 Corinthians 4:2And beyond that, it is sought in managers that any man should be found faithful.
1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning the virgins I have no commandment of Lord, but I give an opinion, as having obtained mercy from Lord to be trustworthy.
Ephesians 5:21submitting yourselves to each other in the fear of Christ.
Philippians 2:25But I considered it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother and co-workman and fellow soldier, and your apostle and servant of my need,
Colossians 4:12Epaphras, the bondman of Christ from you, salutes you, always striving for you in prayers, so that ye may stand perfect and made full in all the will of God.
Matthew Henry on Colossians 1:4-9
Paul's Thanksgiving for the Colossians. ( a. d. 62.) 3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 5 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in… Read the whole commentary →