As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
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Gill's Exposition
As ye also learned of Epaphras,.... To know the grace of God, believe the truth of the Gospel, and to own and profess it sincerely,
Our dear fellow servant; a "servant" of Christ he was, and a…
Barnes' Notes
As ye also learned of Epaphras - Epaphras was then with Paul. Phm 1:23. He had probably been sent to him by the church at Colossae to consult him in reference to some matters pertaining to the church…
Adam Clarke
As ye also learned of Epaphras - who is for you - Who this Epaphras was we cannot tell; only it is likely that he was a Colossian, and became, by the call and grace of Christ, a deacon of this Church,…
Here he proceeds to the body of the epistle, and begins with thanksgiving to God for what he had heard concerning them, though he had no personal acquaintance with them, and knew their state and…
Cambridge Bible
as ye also learned In the word "as" he refers to the "truth" just spoken of (Lightfoot). So, and not otherwise, had Epaphras phrased his message.
The word rendered "also" should certainly be omitted,…
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