Colossians 4:12

“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.”

"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." - Colossians 4:12
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What does Colossians 4:12 mean?

Colossians 4:12 in the King James Version (KJV) reads, "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." This verse is part of the letter written by the…

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In the letter to the Colossians, Paul mentions a figure of profound significance: Epaphras, who diligently prays for the believers as a servant of Christ. Colossians 4:12 (KJV) states, "Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you, always labouring fervently…

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O Heavenly Father, We humbly come before You today in reverence and awe, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace over all things. We are reminded of the words of Paul in Colossians 4:12, where he speaks of Epaphras, a faithful servant in Christ, whose heart consistently…

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Colossians 4:12 - "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."
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Colossians 4:4 - "That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak."
Colossians 4:2 - "Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;"
Colossians 4:14 - "Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you."
Colossians 4:5 - "Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time."
Colossians 4:15 - "Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church which is in his house."
"That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak." - Colossians 4:4
Colossians 2:4 - "And this I say, lest any man should beguile you with enticing words."
Colossians 4:18 - "The salutation by the hand of me Paul. Remember my bonds. Grace be with you. Amen."
Colossians 1:12 - "Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light:"
Colossians 3:12 - "Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;"
"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" - Colossians 4:2
"Continue in prayer, and watch in the same with thanksgiving;" - Colossians 4:2
Colossians 4:17 - "And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord, that thou fulfil it."
Colossians 4:13 - "For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis."
Colossians 1:4 - "Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,"
Colossians 3:4 - "When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory."
"Luke, the beloved physician, and Demas, greet you." - Colossians 4:14
Colossians 4:1 - "Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven."
Colossians 4:7 - "All my state shall Tychicus declare unto you, who is a beloved brother, and a faithful minister and fellowservant in the Lord:"
Colossians 2:12 - "Buried with him in baptism, wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead."
Colossians 4:16 - "And when this epistle is read among you, cause that it be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that ye likewise read the epistle from Laodicea."