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	Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of
		Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, saluteth you, always striving for you in his prayers, that ye may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
		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, who is one of you, the bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
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	EPAPHRAS, Andrew Bonar
		Epaphras had a particular desire that the Colossians should be blessed, because he was one of them.
		Epaphras wrote nothing; it is not said that he had any visions in that prison; but his work was prayer, 'labouring fervently.' And notice it is in the plural, 'in prayers,' and 'always.'
		Epaphras would ask all this for the Colossians, 'that they might be perfect and complete in all the will of God,' - in all that God wanted them to do, that the seal of the Spirit might be very distinct and legible in them.
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	CHAPTER XIII (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Epaphras, who is “one of you,” which may imply that he was not only one of their church or class, but a man of like passions.
		According to the statement of the apostle, the sole burden of the prayers of Epaphras and the purpose for which he labored and agonized so intensely was for the blessing of their entire sanctification.
		We may rest assured that Epaphras fully recognized that next to conversion or the new birth, it was a matter of the highest importance that the members of the Church at Colosse should be wholly sanctified.
	home.insightbb.com /~nbdilling/Prayer/XIII.htm (1815 words)

	INTRODUCTION TO COLOSSIANS (AND PHILEMON
		Epaphras organized the church as seen in the references to him throughout the epistle, Col.1:7; 4:12; 1:3.
		Epaphras was probably converted to Christianity as a result of Paul's ministry at Ephesus, Act.19:10.
		Epaphras traveled to Rome and was willing to share Paul's imprisonment for a time (Philm.23) so as to acquaint Paul with the progress of Christianity in the Lycus Valley.
	www.versebyverse.org /doctrine/intro-col.html (1189 words)

	Epaphras, The Service Of Prayer :: CH Mackintosh
		"Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently [agonising] for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
		It is possible that some of them might have deemed him deficient in zealous care on their behalf: it is probable that there were persons then, as there are those now, who would measure a man's care or sympathy by his visits or letters.
		Epaphras would be intensely interested in the Christians at Colosse, Laodicea, and Hierapolis.
	www.biblecentre.org /topics/chm_epaphras.htm (1394 words)

	Colossians 4:11-13
		Epaphras' unique distinction is Paul's praise for his fervent intercession for the churches of the Lycus Valley (4:12,13).
		Epaphras was the pastor of the church at Colosse.
		Epaphras was interested in the local churches at Laodicea and Hierapolis as well.
	www.realtime.net /~wdoud/colossians/col042.html (2126 words)

	Introduction to Colossians
		Epaphras, a native of the town who appears to have been a convert of the apostle, was probably the founder and leader of the church (1:7,8; 4:12,13).
		Epaphras, a leader in the church at Colosse, visited Paul in prison in Rome and told him about the church's situation (Col. 1:7; 4:12).
		This conclusion is not perfectly clear, since it is certain that Paul might have known their first teachers, and been satisfied that they taught the truth; but it is such language as he would have used on the supposition that he was the spiritual father of the church.
	www.angelfire.com /sc3/redentormio/Colossians.html (7022 words)

	Theology WebSite: New Testament Study Helps: Colossians (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		One of the reasons for Epaphras' journey to Rome and his willingness to share for a time the apostle Paul's imprisonment (in Philemon 23 he is described as a "fellow prisoner") was his desire to acquaint Paul with the progress of the gospel in the Lycus valley and so encourage the great apostle.
		Probably Epaphras could not cope with the argumentation and the assumed humility of the leader of the false teachers and needed the greater wisdom of the apostle.
		In the meantime it is possible that Archippus had been left in charge of the work at Colossae, since he is mentioned both in Colossians 4:17 as one who had received a ministry in the Lord, and in Philemon 2 as a "fellow soldier" of Paul.
	www.theologywebsite.com /nt/colossians.shtml (979 words)

	Epaphras
		Epaphras, our much loved co-worker, was the one who brought you the Good News.
		Epaphras, from your city, a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings.
		Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings.
	www.allaboutgod.com /truth-topics/epaphras.htm (103 words)

	Women Deacons (Part 2) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In Colossians 1:7 Epaphras is said to be a diakonos "of Christ." Unlike Phoebe, he is not a diakonos of a particular church.
		Epaphras and Paul are examples of diakonos referring to an activity, i.e.
		Epaphras was apparently an evangelist ministering among several churches (Colossians 1:6-7; 4:12-13; Philemon 23).
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	Colossians 1:7 - Andrew Wommack Ministries
		The word "fellowservant," as Paul describes Epaphras in this verse, is used 10 times in the New Testament (Mt. 18:28, 29, 31, 33; 24:49; Col. 1:7; 4:7; Rev. 6:11; 19:10; 22:9) and means "one who acknowledges the same Lord and serves the same Master with another" (Thayer).
		Putting this together with this verse which says Epaphras was "for you a faithful minister of Christ" implies that Epaphras was the one who brought the gospel to Colosse.
		6:21; Col. 4:7), Epaphras (Col. 1:7), Onesimus (Col. 4:9), and Timothy (1 Cor.
	www.awmi.net /bible/col_01_07 (254 words)

	An Argument for Colossians
		The hope (of glory) which motivates the Colossians' faith and love came through the true gospel message which came to them and is likewise bearing fruit (of Christian life and testimony) wherever else it has gone5 (in all the world) 1:5b-6 b.
		Content of Prayer--Knowledge of God's Will: In view of Epaphras' report, Paul continually prays that the Colossians may be filled7 with knowledge8 of God's will so that they might possess true spiritual insight (in all spiritual wisdom and understanding)9 1:9 2.
		Statement: Paul prays that the Colossians may be filled with knowledge of God's will in order that they might walk (or live their lives) in a manner which is worthy of the Lord in that it is pleasing to Him 1:10a b.
	www.henrynugroho.org /bible/colossians.html (7258 words)

	Epaphras B. Chase (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Epaphras Bull Chase, son of Moses and Deborah (Bull) Chase, was born 1800 in Bradford, Vermont.
		As the oldest of nine children, Epaphras became somewhat of an entrepreneur as he owned a store in Lyndon, Vermont by age nineteen.
		Epaphras Chase married Louisa Baldwin in the 1820s.
	www.library.hbs.edu /hc/sfa/chaseepaphras.htm (391 words)

	CCN: Christian Penpal and Singles Network (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
		Little is known of Epaphras, but this verse of Scripture reveals his greatness before God.
		Epaphras knew and believed in the power of prayer.
	www.cpals.net /forums/index.php?showtopic=9327 (341 words)

	church leader qualities
		Epaphras was a man of God that the Holy Spirit moved Paul to include in the Biblical record only so very briefly.
		Epaphras seems to have been boastful of his church (vs. 8 "also declared unto us your love in the Spirit").
		Epaphras was committed to Christ (Bondslave - "servant of Christ").
	www.open.org /~mrdsnts/d06050.htm (3501 words)

	Colossians 4:12-14
		Epaphras is mentioned only three times in the NT (Col 1:7, 4:12, Philemon 23)and, if it’s accepted that both Colossians and Philemon were written at almost the same time, his mention is confined to just a short time period and he’s never heard of again.
		Epaphras was definitely a non-Jew (Col 4:11), a man who was resident in Colossae (Col 4:12) and one who was imprisoned at the same time as Paul (Philemon 23).
		Epaphras is mentioned as being an instrument of God to the city of Colossae who either brought the message of the Gospel there or who made it possible for the believers to grow in maturity (Col 1:7-8, 4:12-13) where Paul speaks of him continuing to pray on their behalf (Col 4:12).
	home.clara.net /arlev/col032.htm (2888 words)

	col 2 - 1:3-8
		You remember that we read that Epaphras was a faithful servant, he came to Christ in Paul's Ephesian ministry a hundred miles away.
		He brought the gospel back to Colossae and now these new teachers, these false teachers, are saying well, what Epaphras is saying is okay, It is just that we have some new teaching that you need to hear to add on to what He is saying.
		Not only have you heard it, not only is the gospel everywhere, not only is the gospel effective, and not only did Epaphras preach to you the whole of the gospel, he says you understood it.
	www.fpcjackson.org /resources/sermons/colossians/col2.htm (4221 words)

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		Epaphras’ prayers for his friends were not casual.
		When Epaphras prayed it was “labor intensive.” Some translations say he was “wrestling in prayer.” This is an athletic term.
		Epaphras prayed the Colossians would “stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.” Bending human will to God’s will is a costly process; it will cost everything not bent to the will of God.
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		Paul receives word from Epaphras that heresy is being taught in the church at Collosse.
		The gospel was introduced to the people of Collossae by Epaphras (1:7) who likely heard it from Paul during his third missionary journey in Ephesus around 54 AD (Acts 19:10).
		Epaphras is the Collossian who first heard the Gospel and shared it with the people of Collossae.
	www.sjhannah.com /Collossians (724 words)

	Ministries
		Epaphras did not only mention the people's names in prayer but he was actually fighting a spiritual battle for their souls through prayer.
		Everyday Epaphras found himself wrestling in prayer on behalf of the believers at the church in Colosse.
		Epaphras was known as a man who prayed all the time.
	www.paoc.org /ministries/Children/FKO/FKOArchive/Nov23_2001.html (746 words)

	Colossians 1:6-9
		Paul and Epaphras served the same Master and were busy in the same work.
		God entrusted Epaphras with the gospel; he was faithful in discharging it.
		Col 4:12 " Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God."
	www.realtime.net /~wdoud/colossians/col006.html (3172 words)

	Colosse, Turkey \| Lycus River Valley \| Laodicea, Hierapolis
		In Colossians 2:1 he acknowledged that many of the brethren at Colosse had never seen his "face in the flesh." It is possible that Epaphras, a fellow-worked with Paul, had established the church at Colosse.
		Epaphras was a "faithful minister of Christ" (Col. 1:7).
		Epaphras, a resident of Colosse, had great zeal for the brethren in Laodicea and Hierapolis (Col. 4:12-13).
	www.padfield.com /2005/colosse.html (324 words)

	1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
		While the apostle Paul was imprisoned in Rome, he was visited by Epaphras, a pastor-leader of the community of Christians in the Lycus region of Asia Minor.
		Epaphras brought to his friend Paul the news from the region, including the state of the church in Colossae.
		When our focus is drawn towards those in a congregation that are stirring up conflict and hurt, it is easy to forget that there are always the remnant of the faithful standing on the foundation on their faith.
	www.biblicaltheology.com /col/51_01_01.html (3403 words)

	theBible.net - Brother Epaphras
		Epaphras was his fellowprisoner at the time (Philemon 23).
		Fourth, Epaphras was a greeter of the brethren.
		Epaphras prayed diligently, he prayed diligently for other saints, and he prayed for their spiritual well-being.
	www.thebible.net /modules.php?name=Read&itemid=8&cat=5 (1074 words)

	Colossians 1:6-8
		Epaphras was a man Paul could trust to discharge his duties without compromise.
		Epaphras was Paul’s representative at Colossae, backed by his authority and that of the Lord Jesus.
		Epaphras’ authority gave them good reason to not accept teachings that had come to them later and which were contradictory to E
	www.preceptaustin.org /colossians_16-10.htm (3123 words)

	Colossians - Bible Book of the Month
		In Colossians 1:7 he says "As ye also learned of Epaphras..." The word translated "learned" in v.7 is the Greek word for "disciple".
		He was himself a citizen of Colossae (4:12-13), but he had come in contact with Paul and had been converted to the Lord Jesus.
		Once Epaphras had received the gospel he shared this "good news" with his relatives and friends back home.
	home.hiwaay.net /~wgann/bbom/col-03.htm (1131 words)

	Bulletin Articles 142
		We are not told how Epaphras was converted to Jesus Christ, but afterwards he shared the gospel message to the people in this city.
		It was then that Paul knew the deep concern Epaphras had for the church to whom he belonged.
		"Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Jesus Christ, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of God.
	d21c.com /of-christ/thisweek_142.htm (916 words)

	Do We Have An Epaphras In Our Life?
		We only know a bit about Epaphras, but we know he was a person who prayed for others.
		I want to encourage you today to have an Epaphras in your life that you can count on to pray for you.
		He never expected you to have to go through the tough times by yourself, so use the resources He has given you and find renewed strength to see victory in whatever battles you may be facing.
	my.homewithgod.com /shekinahglory77/devotion1.htm (431 words)

	Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
		In Phm 23 he calls him "my fellow prisoner." It is possible that Epaphras may have been apprehended for his zealous labors in Asia Minor; but more probable that Paul gave him the title; as his faithful companion in his imprisonment (compare Note, see on Col 4:10, as to Meyer's conjecture).
		Moreover (he implies), the Gospel which ye heard from Epaphras, your "minister" (Col 1:7), is the same of which "I was made a minister" (Col 1:25; Eph 3:7): if you be moved from it, ye will desert the teaching of the recognized ministers of the Gospel for unauthorized false teachers.
		The same Greek word is used of Epaphras (Col 4:12), "laboring fervently for you in prayers": literally, "agonizing," "striving as in the agony of a contest." So Jesus in Gethsemane when praying (Lu 22:44): so "strive" (the same Greek word, "agonize"), Lu 13:24.
	www.ccel.org /ccel/jamieson/jfb.xi.xii.ii.html?bcb=0 (5281 words)

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