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The man who brought the gospel to Colossae — and prayed like his life depended on it
A coworker of Paul who founded the church at Colossae (Colossians 1:7). Paul describes him as 'always wrestling in his prayers' for the Colossians (Colossians 4:12). He was with Paul during his imprisonment and is also mentioned in Philemon. A behind-the-scenes hero of the early church.
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Epaphras is named as the direct source of the Colossians' Gospel knowledge and the one who brought Paul news of their love in the Spirit — he is the human link between Paul and this church he never visited.
The Roll CallColossians 4:10-14Epaphras is commended here by Paul as someone who 'wrestles' in prayer for the Colossians — not casual intercession but intense, sustained spiritual labor on behalf of his home church community.
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