Colossians

1611 King James Version (KJV)

Colossians 1:7

“As yee also learned of Epaphras our deare felow seruant, who is for you a faithfull Minister of Christ:”

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Other Translations

As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
- King James Version

just as you learned {it} from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,
- New American Standard Version (1995)

even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
- American Standard Version (1901)

As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,
- Basic English Bible

even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,
- Darby Bible

As ye also learned from Epaphras our dear fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
- Webster's Bible

as you learned it from Epaphras our dearly-loved fellow servant. He is to you a faithful minister of Christ in our stead,
- Weymouth Bible

even as you learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf,
- World English Bible

As ye lerneden of Epafras, oure felawe most dereworthe, which is a trewe mynystre of Jhesu Crist for you;
- Wycliffe Bible

as ye also learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful ministrant of the Christ,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Colossians 1:7


1:7 The fellowservant - Of Paul and Timotheus.


People's Bible Notes for Colossians 1:7


Col 1:7 As ye also learned of Epaphras. "Also" in the Common Version is not found in the best MSS. They had learned of the gospel, its truth, its hope, and fruit from Epaphras, who probably planted the church under Paul's direction. Where he was converted we are not informed, but possibly at Ephesus, the capital of the province, during Paul's stay of three years there. Some have held that he is the same as the Epaphroditus of Php 2:25; 4:18, but this is not probable. He is highly commended here and in Col 4:12 and in the latter place is identified with the Colossian church.

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