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Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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The Agony of Prayer
Commentators unanimously highlight the intensity of Epaphras's prayer. The Greek word used, 'agonizomenos', means 'striving' or 'wrestling,' like an athlete in a contest or Jacob wrestling with God. This shows that intercessory prayer is not meant to be passive or casual, but an active, fervent, and passionate spiritual work on behalf of others.
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Colossians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Epaphras. (See Barnes' Notes on Colossians 1:7).
Always laboring fervently for you in prayers. The marginal note reads, "o…
Epaphras who is one of you (Επαφρας ο εξ υμων). See 1:7 for previous mention of this brother who had brought Paul news from Coloss…
19th Century
Anglican
Epaphras: See Note on Colossians 1:7.
Servant of Christ: A title assumed by St. James and St. Jude, as well…
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Epaphras, mentioned in 1:7 as the founder of the Colossian church and as Paul’s representative, is here described as “one of you” (cf. v.9) and as …
16th Century
Protestant
Always striving. Here we have an example of a good pastor, whom distance of place cannot induce to forget the Church, nor prevent him from…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Epaphras, who is one of you A native of Colosse, and one of their faithful ministers; see ([Reference Colossians 1:7…
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Paul had differed with Barnabas on account of this Mark. Yet he is not only reconciled but also recommends him to the churches. This is an example …
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, Paul gave specific teachings for each group of people; here he gives instructions for everyone. First, he shows what their relationship…
