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Epaphras in the Bible — Who Was Epaphras? | fresh.bible

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Epaphras

The man who brought the gospel to Colossae — and prayed like his life depended on it

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RoleFounder of the church in Colossae

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A coworker of Paul who founded the church at Colossae (Colossians 1:7). Paul describes him as 'always wrestling in his prayers' for the Colossians (Colossians 4:12). He was with Paul during his imprisonment and is also mentioned in Philemon. A behind-the-scenes hero of the early church.

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Paul's Letter to the ColossiansEarly Church

From a Roman prison, Paul writes to a church he had never visited — warning against a creeping pre-gnostic heresy that diminished Christ.

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Founder of the church in Colossae

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What Paul Heard About ThemColossians 1:3-8

Epaphras is singled out as the faithful minister who planted the Colossian church, traveled to Paul in prison with an update, and embodies what ministry without fame looks like.

The Roll CallColossians 4:10-14

Epaphras is highlighted as someone actively wrestling in prayer for the Colossians' spiritual maturity — Paul personally vouches for the intensity and sincerity of his intercessory effort.