13 Facts About Epaphras

Epaphras was an observer of the Apostle Paul mentioned twice in the New Testament epistle of Colossians and once in the New Testament letter to Philemon.

Epaphras is mentioned three times in the New Testament, twice in Colossians and once in Philemon.

Epaphras was a believer in Christ who served with the apostle Paul, who referred to him as a “fellow servant, ” “faithful minister, ” and “servant of Christ Jesus”.

Epaphras's name and Paul's comment in Colossians 4:11 indicates that Epaphras was a Gentile.

Epaphras traveled to Rome to visit Paul, informing Paul about the Colossians' “love in the Spirit”.

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Epaphras had committed to praying for the Colossians, “always wrestling in prayer for [them]”.

Epaphras desired for the Colossian Christians to stand firm in their faith and become mature.

Paul gave testimony that Epaphras was working hard for the church in Colossae, just as he was for the believers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.

Epaphras had apparently been imprisoned while in Rome visiting Paul: “Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings”.

Tradition teaches that Epaphras eventually returned to Colossae where he remained a faithful servant of Christ and was later martyred.

Descriptions of Epaphras are significant: “our dear fellow servant, ” “a faithful minister of Christ, ” “a servant of Christ Jesus, ” “always wrestling in prayer, ” and “working hard.

Epaphras demonstrated a strong faith, a rich prayer life, a boldness in sharing the gospel even at the risk of suffering, and deep care for those in whom he had invested spiritually.

Epaphras is probably not the first name that comes to mind when we think of Bible characters, but he faithfully served Jesus, and his reward is sure.