Colossians 1:7

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Colossians 1:7

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

Epaphras

Colossians 4:12

Philemon 1:23

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Philippians 2:19

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Bible References

Epaphras

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you; he always strives earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, salutes you:

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But I trust in the Lord Jesus, to send Timothy shortly to you, that I also may be refreshed by knowing your condition;

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Who then is that faithful and wise servant, whom his master has made ruler over his household servants, to give them their food in due time?

His lord said to him: Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many. Enter into the joy of your lord.

Now it is required in stewards, that each one be found faithful.

But with respect to virgins, I have no commandment of the Lord: yet I give my judgment as one that is enabled, by the mercy of the Lord, to be faithful.

Are they ministers of Christ? (I say it foolishly,) I am above them. In labors more abundant, in stripes above measure, in prisons more frequent, in deaths often.

being subject one to another in the fear of God.

By recommending these things to the attention of the brethren, you will be a good minister of Jesus Christ, being nourished with the words of the faith, and of good teaching, which you have fully known.

and the things which you have heard from me through many witnesses, these do you commit to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.

"Wherefore, it behooved him to be made like his brethren in all things, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, in order to make expiation for the sins of the people.

who is faithful to him that appointed him, as Moses also was faithful in all his house.