Col 1:7, 4:12 | PNT | STEP | As ye also learned of Epaphras . "Also" in the Common Version is not found in the best MSS. They had learned of the gospel, its truth, its hope, and fruit from Epaphras, who probably planted the church under Paul's direction. Where he was converted we are not informed, but possibly at Ephesus, the capital of the province, during Paul's stay of three years there. Some have held that he is the same as the Epaphroditus of , but this is not probable. He is highly commended here and in and in the latter place is identified with the Colossian church.

‏ Colossians 1:7

As ye also learned of Epaphras. "Also" in the Common Version is not found in the best MSS. They had learned of the gospel, its truth, its hope, and fruit from Epaphras, who probably planted the church under Paul's direction. Where he was converted we are not informed, but possibly at Ephesus, the capital of the province, during Paul's stay of three years there. Some have held that he is the same as the Epaphroditus of Php 2:25; 4:18, but this is not probable. He is highly commended here and in Col 4:12 and in the latter place is identified with the Colossian church.

‏ Colossians 4:12

Epaphras. He is thought to have founded the church at Colosse.

See PNT Col 1:7.

Who is [one] of you. A member of the Colossian church.

Always labouring fervently for you in prayers. In his absence from you he continues to labor fervently for you in his prayers.