Colossians 1:7

even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf;

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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

6which is come to you, as it is in all the world, and is bearing fruit and growing, as it doth also in you, from the day ye heard it, and knew the grace of God in truth;

8who also brought to our knowledge your love in the Spirit.

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Cross References

Matthew 24:45Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom his lord placed over his household, to give them their food in due season?

1 Corinthians 4:2Here moreover, it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.

1 Corinthians 7:25Now concerning virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord; but I give my judgment, as one that hath obtained mercy of the Lord to be faithful.

Ephesians 5:21submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ.

Philippians 2:25Yet I thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labor, and fellow-soldier, but your messenger, and minister to my wants;

Colossians 4:12Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured 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 →

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