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A Friend from Colossae
Commentators identify Epaphras as a prominent minister from the church in Colossae. His greeting to Philemon strongly suggests that Philemon was also a member of the Colossian church, reinforcing the close-knit nature of the early Christian communities.
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Albert Barnes
On Philemon 1:23
18th Century
Theologian
There salute thee Epaphras. The same persons who are mentioned here as greeting Philemon are mentioned at the end of the epistle to the Co…
AT Robertson
On Philemon 1:23
Epaphras (Επαφρας). The Colossian preacher who apparently started the work in Colossae, Hierapolis, and Laodicea, and who had come…
Charles Ellicott
On Philemon 1:21–25
19th Century
Bishop
Philemon 1:21–25 contain the conclusion of the Epistle—hope to visit Philemon soon, salutation, and blessing.
Confid…
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Philemon 1:23
These five coworkers who send greetings to Philemon are also mentioned in Col 4:10–14 (Jesus Justus is a sixth coworker). The question remains as t…
John Gill
On Philemon 1:23
17th Century
Pastor
There salute thee Epaphras
Who was a Colossian, and minister of the church at Colosse, and so might be well known to…
Matthew Henry
On Philemon 1:23–25
17th Century
Minister
Never have believers found more enjoyment of God than when suffering together for him. Grace is the best wish for ourselves and others; with this t…