Colossians 1:7 “You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a fai…”

Colossians 1:7

You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

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

World English Bible

even as you learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on your behalf,

American Standard Version

even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Geneva Bible 1599

As yee also learned of Epaphras our deare fellowe seruaunt, which is for you a faithfull minister of Christ:

Darby Translation

even as ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow-bondman, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you,

Young's Literal Translation

as ye also learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful ministrant of the Christ,

Bible in Basic English

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

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Cross references

“Epaphras”

Colossians 4:12 Philemon 1:23

Colossians 4:12 · BSB

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.

Philemon 1:23 · BSB

Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

“our”

Philippians 2:19–22 Philippians 2:25

Philippians 2:19–22 · BSB

Now I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I learn how you are doing.

Philippians 2:25 · BSB

But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

“a”

Hebrews 2:17 1 Corinthians 4:2 2 Timothy 2:2 Hebrews 3:2 Numbers 12:7 Matthew 24:45

Hebrews 2:17 · BSB

For this reason He had to be made like His brothers in every way, so that He might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, in order to make atonement for the sins of the people.

1 Corinthians 4:2 · BSB

Now it is required of stewards that they be found faithful.

2 Timothy 2:2 · BSB

And the things that you have heard me say among many witnesses, entrust these to faithful men who will be qualified to teach others as well.

Hebrews 3:2 · BSB

He was faithful to the One who appointed Him, just as Moses was faithful in all God’s house.

Numbers 12:7 · BSB

But this is not so with My servant Moses; he is faithful in all My house.

Matthew 24:45 · BSB

Who then is the faithful and wise servant, whom the master has put in charge of his household, to give the others their food at the proper time?

Also

Colossians 4:7

Colossians 4:7 · BSB

Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a beloved brother, a faithful minister, and a fellow servant in the Lord.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God.

8and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

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