Epaphras
The name Epaphras means “covered with foam.” Epaphras is mentioned in 3 verses of the Bible, first in Colossians 1:7.
Who was Epaphras?
Lovely, spoken of by Paul (Col. 1:7; 4:12) as “his dear fellow-servant,” and “a faithful minister of Christ.” He was thus evidently with him at Rome when he wrote to the Colossians. He was a distinguished disciple, and probably the founder of the Colossian church. He is also mentioned in the Epistle to Philemon (1:23), where he is called by Paul his “fellow-prisoner.”
Biography adapted from Easton's Bible Dictionary (1897), public domain, linked via Theographic Bible Metadata.
Key verses about Epaphras
- Colossians 1:7
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
- 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.
- Philemon 1:23
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
Timeline of Epaphras's life
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 57 AD | Paul's First Roman imprisonment |