American Standard Version
Colossians 4:12
12Epaphras, who is one of you, a 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.
Colossians 4:12 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)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.
- New International Version (NIV)Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ Jesus, greets you, always struggling on your behalf in his prayers, that you may stand mature and fully assured in all the will of God.
- New King James Version (NKJV)Epaphras, who is one of you, a bondservant of Christ, greets you, always laboring fervently for you in prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.
Context of Colossians 4:12
10Aristarchus my fellow-prisoner saluteth you, and Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (touching whom ye received commandments; if he come unto you, receive him), 11and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me. Epaphras, who is one of you, a 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. 13For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and for them in Laodicea, and for them in Hierapolis. 14Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas salute you.
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Ἀσπάζεται ὑμᾶς Ἐπαφρᾶς ὁ ἐξ ὑμῶν, δοῦλος Χριστοῦ Ἰησοῦ, πάντοτε ἀγωνιζόμενος ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν ἐν ταῖς προσευχαῖς, ἵνα σταθῆτε τέλειοι καὶ πεπληροφορημένοι ἐν παντὶ θελήματι τοῦ θεοῦ.Read the interlinear
- EpaphrasἘπαφρᾶςEpaphras · EpaphrasG1889
- oneὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
- servantδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
- ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
- JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
- alwaysπάντοτεpantote · alwaysG3842
- strivingἀγωνίζομαιagōnizomai · to struggleG75
- prayersπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
- standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
- perfectτέλειοςteleios · perfectG5046
- fullyπληροφορέωplērophoreō · to fulfillG4135
- Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316
Cross-references for Colossians 4:12
- Colossians 1:7even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
- Philemon 1:23Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;
- John 12:26If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will the Father honor.
- Galatians 1:10For am I now seeking the favor of men, or of God? or am I striving to please men? if I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.
- James 1:1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are of the Dispersion, greeting.
- 2 Peter 1:1Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained a like precious faith with us in the righteousness of our God and the Saviour Jesus Christ:
- Colossians 4:2Continue stedfastly in prayer, watching therein with thanksgiving;
- Luke 22:44And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly; and his sweat became as it were great drops of blood falling down upon the ground.
- Galatians 4:19My little children, of whom I am again in travail until Christ be formed in you—
- Hebrews 5:7Who in the days of his flesh, having offered up prayers and supplications with strong crying and tears unto him that was able to save him from death, and having been heard for his godly fear,
- James 5:16Confess therefore your sins one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The supplication of a righteous man availeth much in its working.
- Colossians 2:1For I would have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;
- Colossians 4:1Masters, render unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven.
- Romans 15:30Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;
- Colossians 1:9For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray and make request for you, that ye may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding,
- Matthew 5:48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Commentaries on Colossians 4:12
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 12Epaphras, 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 - · Agonizing; very properly expressed by our translators, labouring fervently. That ye may stand perfect and complete - ̔ . That ye may stand firm, perfectly instructed, and fully persuaded of the truth of those doctrines which have been taught you as the revealed will of God: this I…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 12Epaphras - 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 fervent, earnest pleading for their welfare. That ye may stand perfect and complete - Margin, as in Greek, filled. The desire was, that they might maintain their Christian principles unadulterated by the mixture of philosophy and error, and completely perform…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 10-18Verses 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 have been guilty of a fault, it must not always be remembered against them. We must forget as well as forgive. The apostle had comfort in the communion of saints and ministers. One is his fellow-servant, another his fellow-prisoner, and all his…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-14Out of the six people named, five are also mentioned in Philemon 1:23–24.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1212. Christ--The oldest manuscripts add "Jesus." labouring fervently--As the Greek, is the same, translate, "striving earnestly" (see on Col 1:29 and Col 2:1), literally, "striving as in the agony of a contest." in prayers--Translate as Greek, "in his prayers." complete--The oldest manuscripts read, "fully assured." It is translated, "fully persuaded," Ro 4:21; 14:5. In the expression "perfect," he refers to what he has already said, Col 1:28; 2:2; 3:14…Read the comment
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