Epaphras
Epaphras was a faithful minister of Christ and a fellow prisoner with Paul, who labored in prayer for the Colossians.
The name Epaphras means “covered with foam”
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Summary
A man living at the time of the New Testament, first mentioned at Colossians 1:7; only referred to as Epaphras (Ἐπαφρᾶς).
Events
Dates are approximate
- Paul's First Roman imprisonmentc. AD 57
Glossary entries
Alternative names
- ἘπαφρᾶςEpaphras
Mentions
Includes 2 verses that refer to Epaphras without naming them, as “he”, “she”, or the subject of a verb.
- You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
- Colossians 1:8Referred to, not named…and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.
- Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
- Colossians 4:13Referred to, not namedFor I testify about him that he goes to great pains for you and for those at Laodicea and Hierapolis.
- Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,