Who was Epaphras in the Bible?
The story of Epaphras
in Hebrew: אפפראס
(Colossians 4:12). He was a resident of Colossae in Phrygia (in present-day Turkey), and he is believed to have been the founder of the church in that city. In his letters to the Colossians and Philemon, the apostle Paul refers to Epaphras as his fellow prisoner, suggesting that he may have suffered persecution for his faith. Little else is known about his life or the exact nature of his ministry, but he is remembered as a faithful servant of Christ and an example of prayerful intercession on behalf of others.
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⭐Position held
Apostle
💀Date of death
100
Place of death
Colossae
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How many times Epaphras was mentioned in the bible?
Epaphras appears None times in the bible.
Where is the story of Epaphras begins in the Bible?
Epaphras first mention in the bible is in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 7. Read the full chapter
FAQ
(Colossians 4:12). He was a resident of Colossae in Phrygia (in present-day Turkey), and he is believed to have been the founder of the church in that city. In his letters to the Colossians and Philemon, the apostle Paul refers to Epaphras as his fellow prisoner, suggesting that he may have suffered persecution for his faith. Little else is known about his life or the exact nature of his ministry, but he is remembered as a faithful servant of Christ and an example of prayerful intercession on behalf of others.
first mention in the bible is in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 7.
