King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Complete Jewish Bible:
You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow-slave and a faithful worker for the Messiah on your behalf;
Berean Standard Bible:
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
American Standard Version:
even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
As{G2531} ye{G3129} also{G2532} learned{G3129} of{G575} Epaphras{G1889} our{G2257} dear{G27} fellowservant{G4889}, who{G3739} is{G2076} for{G5228} you{G5216} a faithful{G4103} minister{G1249} of Christ{G5547};
Cross-References (KJV):
Colossians 4:12
- Epaphras, who is [one] of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Philemon 1:23
- There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
Colossians 4:7
- ¶ All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, [who is] a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:
Hebrews 2:17
- Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto [his] brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things [pertaining] to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.
1 Corinthians 4:2
- Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.
Hebrews 3:2
- Who was faithful to him that appointed him, as also Moses [was faithful] in all his house.
Philippians 2:25
- Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants.
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Commentary for Colossians 1:7
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: G2531
There are 180 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καθώς
Transliteration: kathṓs
Pronunciation: kath-oce'
Description: from κατά and ὡς; just (or inasmuch) as, that:--according to, (according, even) as, how, when. - Strong's Number: G3129
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: μανθάνω
Transliteration: manthánō
Pronunciation: man-than'-o
Description: prolongation from a primary verb, another form of which, , is used as an alternate in certain tenses; to learn (in any way):--learn, understand. - Strong's Number: G2532
There are 5212 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: καί
Transliteration: kaí
Pronunciation: kahee
Description: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force; and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words:--and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet. - Strong's Number: G575
There are 1465 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀπό
Transliteration: apó
Pronunciation: apo'
Description: a primary particle; "off," i.e. away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative):--(X here-)after, ago, at, because of, before, by (the space of), for(-th), from, in, (out) of, off, (up-)on(-ce), since, with. In composition (as a prefix) it usually denotes separation, departure, cessation, completion, reversal, etc. - Strong's Number: G1889
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Ἐπαφρᾶς
Transliteration: Epaphrâs
Pronunciation: ep-af-ras'
Description: contracted from Ἐπαφρόδιτος; Epaphras, a Christian:--Epaphras. - Strong's Number: G2257
There are 365 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἡμῶν
Transliteration: hēmōn
Pronunciation: hay-mone'
Description: genitive case plural of ἐγώ; of (or from) us:--our (company), us, we. - Strong's Number: G27
There are 698 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἀγαπητός
Transliteration: agapētós
Pronunciation: ag-ap-ay-tos'
Description: from ἀγαπάω; beloved:--(dearly, well) beloved, dear. - Strong's Number: G4889
There are 10 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: σύνδουλος
Transliteration: sýndoulos
Pronunciation: soon'-doo-los
Description: from σύν and δοῦλος; a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine):--fellowservant. - Strong's Number: G3739
There are 1215 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὅς
Transliteration: hós
Pronunciation: ho
Description: probably a primary word (or perhaps a form of the article ὁ); the relatively (sometimes demonstrative) pronoun, who, which, what, that:--one, (an-, the) other, some, that, what, which, who(-m, -se), etc. See also οὗ. - Strong's Number: G2076
There are 812 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ἐστί
Transliteration: estí
Pronunciation: es-tee'
Description: third person singular present indicative of εἰμί; he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are:--are, be(-long), call, X can(-not), come, consisteth, X dure for a while, + follow, X have, (that) is (to say), make, meaneth, X must needs, + profit, + remaineth, + wrestle. - Strong's Number: G5228
There are 144 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑπέρ
Transliteration: hypér
Pronunciation: hoop-er'
Description: a primary preposition; "over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than:--(+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications. - Strong's Number: G5216
There are 503 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: ὑμῶν
Transliteration: hymōn
Pronunciation: hoo-mone'
Description: genitive case of ὑμεῖς; of (from or concerning) you:--ye, you, your (own, -selves). - Strong's Number: G4103
There are 62 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: πιστός
Transliteration: pistós
Pronunciation: pis-tos'
Description: from πείθω; objectively, trustworthy; subjectively, trustful:--believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly), sure, true. - Strong's Number: G1249
There are 29 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: διάκονος
Transliteration: diákonos
Pronunciation: dee-ak'-on-os
Description: probably from an obsolete (to run on errands; compare διώκω); an attendant, i.e. (genitive case) a waiter (at table or in other menial duties); specially, a Christian teacher and pastor (technically, a deacon or deaconess):--deacon, minister, servant. - Strong's Number: G5547
There are 530 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: Χριστός
Transliteration: Christós
Pronunciation: khris-tos'
Description: from χρίω; anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus:--Christ.