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The Trusted Messenger
Commentators identify Epaphras as the person who brought the gospel to Colossae. Paul calls him a "beloved fellow-servant" and "faithful minister." Many scholars believe Epaphras was Paul's representative, which explains why Paul writes with authority to a church he hadn't personally visited. This affirms the vital role of the messenger in God's plan.
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Colossians
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Albert Barnes
On Colossians 1:7
18th Century
Theologian
As you also learned of Epaphras. Epaphras was then with Paul (Philemon 1:23). He had probably been sent to him by the church a…
AT Robertson
On Colossians 1:7
Of Epaphras (απο Επαφρα). "From Epaphras" who is the source of their knowledge of Christ.
On our behalf (υ…
Charles Ellicott
On Colossians 1:7
19th Century
Bishop
You also learned of Epaphras.—Of Epaphras we know nothing, except what we gather from this passage, and from Colossians 4…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Colossians 1:7–8
19th Century
Preacher
As you also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; who also declared to us your love in the …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Colossians 1:7
A third item in Paul’s expression of thankfulness concerns the work of Epaphras, through whom the Colossians had been instructed in the Gospel. Wha…
John Gill
On Colossians 1:7
17th Century
Pastor
As you also learned of Epaphras
To know the grace of God, believe the truth of the Gospel, and to own and profess it…
Matthew Henry
On Colossians 1:1–8
17th Century
Minister
All true Christians are brothers and sisters to one another. Faithfulness runs through every character and relation of the Christian life. Faith, h…