Colossians 1:7
As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,
Bible in Basic English
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
8And who, himself, made clear to us your love in the Spirit.
Cross References
Matthew 24:45Who is the true and wise servant, whom his lord has put over those in his house, to give them their food at the right time?
1 Corinthians 4:2And it is right for such servants to be safe persons.
1 Corinthians 7:25Now about virgins I have no orders from the Lord: but I give my opinion as one to whom the Lord has given mercy to be true to him.
Ephesians 5:21Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.
Philippians 2:25But it seemed to me necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, who has taken part with me in the work and in the fight, and your servant, sent by you for help in my need;
Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his love, ever taking thought for you in his prayers, that you may be complete and fully certain of all the purpose 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 →