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Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
COLOSSIANS 4:12 Cristou/ @VIhsou/# {C} Ordinarily one might regard this to be a growing text, but the Committee was not impressed by the weight of the witnesses that support Cristou/ standing alone....
Verse 12. _EPAPHRAS, WHO IS_ ONE _OF YOU_] A native of some part of Phrygia, and probably of Colosse itself. _A SERVANT OF CHRIST_] A minister of the Gospel. _LABOURING FERVENTLY FOR YOU_] αγωνιζομε...
EPAPHRAS - Notes, Colossians 1:7. ALWAYS LABORING FERVENTLY FOR YOU IN PRAYERS - Margin, “or striving.” Greek: “agonizing.” The word denotes the intense desire which he had for their salvation; his f...
CHAPTER 4 __ 1. Prayer and ministry (Colossians 4:2) 2. Walking in wisdom (Colossians 4:5) 3. The fellowship of the saints in their service (Colossians 4:7) 4. The conclusion ...
COMMENDATIONS AND SALUTATIONS. Colossians 4:7. Tychicus: _cf._ Acts 20:4; Ephesians 6:21; Titus 3:12;...
THE PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS OF THE CHRISTIAN (Colossians 3:18-25 ; Colossians 4:1) _ 4:1 Wives, be submissive to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Husbands, love your wives and do not treat th...
Epaphras, one of yourselves, the slave of Jesus Christ, greets you. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand mature and fully assured in the faith, engaged in doing the will of God...
EPAPHRAS. See Colossians 1:7. SERVANT. Greek _doulos._ App-190. CHRIST. The texts add "Jesus" LABOURING FERVENTLY. striving, Colossians 1:29. FOR. Greek _huper._ App-104. PRAYERS. Greek _proseuch...
_Epaphras_ Cp. Colossians 1:7, and note. _who is one of you_ Cp. Colossians 4:9, and note. _a servant of Christ_ A designation true of all Christians; see Ephesians 6:6. Here it seems to denote a man...
7–17. _Personal matters and final words_ Colossians 4:7-9. _The messengers commended to them_. (Colossians 4:7) I said “pray for us,” “I am lying bound,” but you will want to know all about me. This...
ΣΤΑΘΗ͂ΤΕ. So א*B. στῆτε Text. Rec. with אcACD, etc., the commoner form. ΠΕΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΜΈΝΟΙ אABCD*G Syr.Harcl.mg. πεπληρωμένοι Text. Rec. with DCKLP Pesh. Syr.Harcl.text Syr.pal. Chr. commoner and easie...
ΈΞ ΫΜΏΝ (G1537; G4771) принадлежащий вам, один из вас; то есть уроженец или житель Колосс (Lightfoot). ΆΓΩΝΙΖΌΜΕΝΟΣ _praes. med. (dep.) part. от_ ΆΓΩΝΊΖΟΜΑΙ (G75) бороться, агонизировать. Это слово п...
DISCOURSE: 2190 THE CHARACTER AND AIM OF A CHRISTIAN MINISTER Colossians 4:12. _Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye...
12. EPAPHRAS, WHO IS ONE OF YOU, A SERVANT TO CHRIST JESUS, SALUTETH YOU, ALWAYS STRIVING FOR YOU IN HIS PRAYERS, THAT YE MAY STAND PERFECT AND FULLY ASSURED IN ALL THE WILL OF GOD. 13. FOR I BEAR HIM...
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. CHRIST. So Delta G f g...
_CORRECTION-DEPORTMENT_ 17 We should always distinguish between our place "in _ Christ_ " and "in the Lord". "In _ Christ_ " physical distinctions vanish, even the distinction between the sexes is go...
4:12 complete (e-30) Or, possibly, 'fully assured,' as ch. 2.2; 1 Thessalonians 1:5 ; Hebrews 6:11 ; Hebrews 10:22 . will (f-34) Lit. 'in every will of God,' everything that is such....
EXHORTATION AND GREETING 2-6. Exhortation to prayer and wisdom in dealing with heathen....
CHRIST HAS EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED THE COLOSSIANS _HELEN POCOCK_ A word list is at the end. It explains words with a *star by them. CHAPTER 4 V1 Masters, give what is good and fair to your sla...
EPAPHRAS. — See Note on Colossians 1:7. SERVANT OF CHRIST. — A title assumed by St. James and St. Judo, as well as by St. Paul himself, but given by him only to Timothy (Philippians 1:1) and to Epaphr...
[7. Conclusion of the Epistle. (1) FINAL EXHORTATION to prayer (especially for St. Paul himself), and to wisdom towards those without, both in deed and in word (Colossians 4:2). (2) COMMENDATION...
CHAPTER 4 SALUTATIONS FROM THE PRISONER'S FRIENDS Colossians 4:10 (R.V.) Here are men of different races, unknown to each other by face, clasping hands across the seas, and feeling that the repulsio...
Ἐπαφρᾶς : see on Colossians 1:7. He was either a native of Colossæ or had settled there. δοῦλος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ. Paul uses this term often of himself, but of no one else except here and Philippians 1:1,...
COMMENDATION OF THE BEARERS OF THE LETTER, WITH SALUTATIONS FROM HIS FELLOW-WORKERS AND HIMSELF....
CHRISTIAN GREETINGS Colossians 4:10 What a noble group had gathered round the Apostle in his enforced residence in Rome! That hired room of his must have been filled time after time with most interes...
The true purpose of life for the saints and faithful in Christ is to the maintenance of a twofold relationship- toward God, and toward those who are without. The first is covered by prayer as it inclu...
It should be remembered that Epaphras was likely the one who converted many of these brethren (1:6-8). He was from that area and was a slave of the Lord. He sent greetings to them and agonized regular...
_Epaphras. He was apostle and bishop of the Colossians, as has been observed. It was he who engaged St. Paul to write to them, fearing lest they should give themselves up to the novelties of the false...
(7) All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord: (8) Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might kn...
The most cursory reader discerns at once that the epistle to the Colossians is the counterpart of that to the Ephesians. They are in nowise the same, but may be viewed each as a supplement to the othe...
12_Always striving. _Here we have an example of a good pastor, whom distance of place cannot induce to forget the Church, so as to prevent him from taking the care of it with him beyond the sea. We mu...
It will be observed how the apostle consequently introduces Christ into them, and especially in regard to those who are subject in them, wives and children; in order to sanctify, by so exalted a motiv...
EPAPHRAS, WHO IS ONE OF YOU,.... A native of Colosse, and one of their faithful ministers; see 1 Thessalonians 1:7. A SERVANT OF CHRIST; not merely in the same sense as every believer is, but as he w...
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. Ver. 12. _Epaphras, who...
_Epaphras, always labouring_ Αγωνιζομενος, _striving_, or _agonizing; for you in prayers_ The word properly denotes contending, or combating in the games; here it signifies the greatest fervency of de...
ONE OF YOU; he belonged at Colosse, but was then with Paul at Rome. Chap Colossians 1:7. There is nothing which Christians so much desire for others, especially for their friends, and nothing for whic...
There is no reason for a chapter division at this point, for the responsibility of masters is closely linked with that of servants, which we have seen would include the relationship between employers...
Personal Greetings - 4:7-18 (I did not try to add Luscombe's paraphrase to these verses.) 7TYCHICUS, A BELOVED BROTHER, FAITHFUL MINISTER, AND FELLOW SERVANT IN THE LORD, WILL TELL YOU ALL THE NEWS...
LABORING: Or, striving COMPLETE: Or, filled...
EPAPHRAS, WHO IS ONE OF YOU,. SERVANT OF CHRIST JESUS, SALUTETH YOU, ALWAYS STRIVING FOR YOU IN HIS PRAYERS, THAT YE MAY STAND PERFECT AND FULLY ASSURED IN ALL THE WILL OF GOD. 'EPAPHRAS' -(EP uh fr...
10-18 Paul had differed with Barnabas, on the account of this Mark, yet he is not only reconciled, but recommends him to the churches; an example of a truly Christian and forgiving spirit. If men hav...
EPAPHRAS, WHO IS ONE OF YOU, A SERVANT OF CHRIST, SALUTETH YOU: after he had given them the good wishes of some of the Jews, he doth here give the like from some of the Gentiles, beginning with Epaphr...
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‘Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and assured in all the will of God. For I bear him witness...
Colossians 4:12. EPAPHRAS (see chap. Colossians 1:7), WHO IS ONE OF YOU (see Colossians 4:9), etc. His salutations could not be omitted. Evidently he was a Gentile by birth. A SERVANT OF CHRIST JESUS...
This division of the Epistle is brief. It may be divided into three paragraphs: (1.) Personal intelligence (Colossians 4:7-9). (2.) Greetings _from_ Paul's companions (Colossians 4:10-14), and _to_ t...
EPAPHRAS WHO IS ONE OF YOU (Επαφρας ο εξ υμων). See Colossians 1:7 for previous mention of this brother who had brought Paul news from Colossae.ALWAYS STRIVING FOR YOU (παντοτε αγωνιζομενος υπερ...
EPAPHRAS A touching illustration of priestly service, (_ See Scofield) - (1 Peter 2:9), _ as distinguished from ministry of gift. Shut up in prison, no longer able to preach, Epaphras was still, eq...
CONTENTS: Consistent Christian living and fellowship of believers. CHARACTERS: God, Paul, Christ, Tychicus, Onesimus, Aristarchus, Marcus, Barnabas, Justus, Epaphras, Luke, Demas, Archippus. CONCLUSI...
Colossians 4:1. _Masters, give to your servants that which is just and equal._ Paul doubles the precept here, reminding them that one is their master, who is Lord of heaven and earth. He well knew tha...
GREETINGS FROM EPAPHRAS. See Colossians 1:7. He may have helped begin the church at Colossae, and was a member there. PRAYS FERVENTLY FOR YOU. Even though far away, he works for them through prayer. ...
_Epaphras, who is one of you._ THE SYMPATHY OF CHRISTIANITY 1. If you think of Christianity as a great thought, a transcendental doctrine, a grand conception, you are right; and if you think the prea...
COLOSSIANS—NOTE ON COLOSSIANS 4:7 Personal Greetings and Instructions. After praising the “letter carriers,” Paul sends greetings from the ministry associates who are with him during his imprisonment....
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Colossians 4:12. ALWAYS LABOURING FERVENTLY FOR YOU.—R.V. “always striving.” Lit. “agonising.” Like the mighty wrestler who held the Angel till daybreak, Epaphras inte...
EXPOSITION COLOSSIANS 4:1 (See Colossians 3:1.) COLOSSIANS 4:2 SECTION IX. PRAYER AND
Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal [pay them a decent salary]; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving (Col...
1 Corinthians 14:20; 1 Corinthians 2:6; 1 Thessalonians 5:23; 2 Corinthians 13:11;...
Laboring fervently [α γ ω ν ι ζ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Rev., striving. See on ch. Colossians 1:29; Colossians 2:1. Compare Romans 14:30. Perfect [τ ε λ ε ι ο ι]. See on...
Perfect — Endued with every Christian grace. Filled — As no longer being babes, but grown up to the measure of the stature of Christ; being full of his light, grace, wisdom, holiness....
Our apostle next mentions the particular salutation sent from Rome to the church at Colosse by Epaphras, who is described from his country; he is ONE OF YOU, that is,. citizen of Colosse; by his offic...