Colossians 1:7
King James Version
7 Jun 2026
“As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;”
Χριστός
The one set apart and equipped for a specific task. Oil was poured on kings, priests and prophets in the Old Testament — the anointing meant: this one is chosen, this one is sent. Jesus stands up in Nazareth and reads Isaiah — and then says: this is Me. I am the one sent.
μανθάνω
you learned
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μανθάνω
To learn, to discover by experience. Manthano. I have learned to be content. Contentment is not automatic. It is learned through the experience of God's faithfulness in every season.
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ὑπέρ
on behalf of
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ὑπέρ
Above, beyond, more than. Huper. He is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think. God does not meet expectations. He exceeds them beyond measurement.
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πιστός
faithful
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πιστός
Faithful, trustworthy, reliable. Pistos. Well done good and faithful servant. God is looking for faithfulness not brilliance. Be trustworthy in what He has given you.
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διάκονος
a servant
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διάκονος
Servant, deacon, minister. Diakonos. Whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant. Greatness in the kingdom is measured by how much you serve others.
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σύνδουλος
fellow bond-servant
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σύνδουλος
a co-slave, i.e. servitor or ministrant of the same master (human or divine)
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καθώς
even as
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καθώς
just (or inasmuch) as, that
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Ἐπαφρᾶς
Epaphras
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Ἐπαφρᾶς
Epaphras, a Christian
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