Colossians 4:12

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

Epaphras, 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.

In Context

11and Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow-workers, for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.

13For I bear him witness, that he has much concern[4:13] for you, and those in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

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Cross References

Luke 22:44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

Romans 15:14And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also yourselves are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another.

1 Corinthians 2:6But we speak wisdom among those who are perfect; but a wisdom not of this world, nor of the rulers of this world, who come to naught.

2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of the same mind, be at peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 4:19My little children, of whom I travail again in birth, until Christ be formed in you!

Colossians 1:7as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ,

Matthew Henry on Colossians 4:8-18

Various Salutations. ( a. d. 62.) 7 All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord: 8 Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your estate, and comfort your hearts; 9 With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things which are done here. 10 Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received… Read the whole commentary →

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