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].

Verse ConceptsFervourZealousness, Examples Of

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].

Verse ConceptsFellow Workers

Thematic Bible



Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you; who always strives earnestly for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God: for I bear him witness, that he is very zealous for you, and for those in Laodicea, and Hierapolis.


As ye also learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you;

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

Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, and Marcus,


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