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Colossians 1:7 Cross-References
Explore 17 cross-references for Colossians 1:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Colossians chapter 1 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”
Colossians 1:7 (KJV)
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Commentary on Colossians 1:7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ. Epaphras appears as syndoulos (σύνδουλος, "fellow-slave"), emphasizing shared servanthood with Paul under one Master. The adjective agapētos (ἀγαπητός, "beloved") shows Paul's personal affection, while pistos diakonos (πιστὸς διάκονος, "faithful servant") commends his ministry.Epaphras likely evangelized Colossae during Paul's Ephesian ministry when "all they which dwelt in Asia heard the word" (Acts 19:10). Paul validates Epaphras's teaching as authentic gospel, establishing continuity between...
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Cross-References for Colossians 1:7
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“who is one of you”
“my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus”
“the beloved brother”
“that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God”
“commit the same to faithful men”
“moreover”
“my brother”
“as also was Moses in all his house.”
“in prisons more abundantly”
“My servant Moses is not so”