Epaphras in the Bible

Meaning: covered with foam

Exact Match

For I testify about Epaphras, that he has worked hard for you, and [also] for those people in Laodicia and Hierapolis. [Note: These are towns close to Colosse].

along with [John] Mark [Note: This shows that Mark was now back in the good graces of Paul. See Acts 15:36-40], Aristarchus, Demas [Note: This man later deserted Paul. See II Tim. 4:10] and Luke, who are [also] my fellow-workers. [Note: These men, unlike Epaphras who was imprisoned with Paul, were free to minister for Christ there in Rome].

Thematic Bible



Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his love, ever taking thought for you in his prayers, that you may be complete and fully certain of all the purpose of God. For I give witness of him that he has undergone much trouble for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.


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

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his love, ever taking thought for you in his prayers, that you may be complete and fully certain of all the purpose of God.

Epaphras, my brother-prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his love;


References

Hastings

Easton

American

Fausets

Morish

Smith

Basic English, produced by Mr C. K. Ogden of the Orthological Institute - public domain