New Testament
Epaphras
A faithful minister of Christ and fellow prisoner who helped establish the church in Colossae.
Epaphras was a dedicated servant of the gospel who likely founded the church at Colossae. Paul describes him as a faithful minister and a fellow prisoner who labored fervently in prayer for the spiritual maturity of the believers. His ministry highlights the importance of apostolic partnership and persistent intercession for the body of Christ.
In the text
- Verses
- 3
- Books
- 2
- First appears
- Colossians 1:7
- Last appears
- Philemon 1:23
Where Epaphras appears
3 verses · 3 chaptersIn the same books
- Luke3 versesA physician and faithful companion of the Apostle Paul during his missionary journeys and imprisonments.
- Onesimus4 versesA runaway slave who became a beloved brother in Christ through the ministry of the Apostle Paul.
- Archippus2 versesA fellow believer in Colossae urged by Paul to fulfill his ministry in the Lord.
- Mark10 versesA companion of Paul and Peter who authored the Gospel of Mark and served as an early church missionary.
- Barnabas28 versesA Levite from Cyprus known as the Son of Encouragement who became a key leader and missionary with Paul.
- Timothy27 versesA devoted companion of the Apostle Paul and a faithful leader in the early church.
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