Colossians 4:12

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, who is in prison with me, sends you his greetings, and so does Mark, Barnabas’s cousin. As you were instructed before, make Mark welcome if he comes your way. 11Jesus (the one we call Justus) also sends his greetings. These are the only Jewish believers among my co-workers; they are working with me here for the Kingdom of God. And what a comfort they have been! Epaphras, a member of your own fellowship and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He always prays earnestly for you, asking God to make you strong and perfect, fully confident that you are following the whole will of God. 13I can assure you that he prays hard for you and also for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14Luke, the beloved doctor, sends his greetings, and so does Demas.

Colossians 4:12 word by word

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

Words taken from the KJV.

• EpaphrasἘπαφρᾶςEpaphras · EpaphrasG1889
• who isὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• ofἐκek ex · out fromG1537
• youσύsu · youG4771
• a servantδοῦλοςdoulos · slaveG1401
• of ChristΧριστόςChristos · ChristG5547
• salutethἀσπάζομαιaspazomai · to pay respects toG782
• alwaysπάντοτεpantote · alwaysG3842
• labouring ferventlyἀγωνίζομαιagōnizomai · to struggleG75
• forὑπέρhuper · above/forG5228
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• prayersπροσευχήproseuchē · prayerG4335
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• ye may standἵστημιhistēmi · to standG2476
• perfectτέλειοςteleios · perfectG5046
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• completeπληρόωplēroō · to fulfillG4137
• allπᾶςpas · allG3956
• the willθέλημαthelēma · will/desireG2307
• of Godθεόςtheos · GodG2316

Cross-references for Colossians 4:12

• Colossians 1:7You learned about the Good News from Epaphras, our beloved co-worker. He is Christ’s faithful servant, and he is helping us on your behalf.
• Philemon 1:23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings.
• John 12:26Anyone who wants to serve me must follow me, because my servants must be where I am. And the Father will honor anyone who serves me.
• Galatians 1:10Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.
• James 1:1This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes”—Jewish believers scattered abroad. Greetings!
• 2 Peter 1:1This letter is from Simon Peter, a slave and apostle of Jesus Christ. I am writing to you who share the same precious faith we have. This faith was given to you because of the justice and fairness of Jesus Christ, our God and Savior.
• Colossians 4:2Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.
• Luke 22:44He prayed more fervently, and he was in such agony of spirit that his sweat fell to the ground like great drops of blood.
• Galatians 4:19Oh, my dear children! I feel as if I’m going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives.
• Hebrews 5:7While Jesus was here on earth, he offered prayers and pleadings, with a loud cry and tears, to the one who could rescue him from death. And God heard his prayers because of his deep reverence for God.
• James 5:16Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results.
• Colossians 2:1I want you to know how much I have agonized for you and for the church at Laodicea, and for many other believers who have never met me personally.
• Colossians 4:1Masters, be just and fair to your slaves. Remember that you also have a Master—in heaven.
• Romans 15:30Dear brothers and sisters, I urge you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to join in my struggle by praying to God for me. Do this because of your love for me, given to you by the Holy Spirit.
• Colossians 1:9So we have not stopped praying for you since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.
• Matthew 5:48But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven 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

Topics related to Colossians 4:12

• Epaphras
• Intercession
• Minister, Christian
• Perfection

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Commentaries on Colossians 4

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings