Philemon 1:23
New International Version
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings.

New Living Translation
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings.

English Standard Version
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,

Berean Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

Berean Literal Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

King James Bible
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;

New King James Version
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

New American Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

NASB 1995
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

NASB 1977
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

Legacy Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

Amplified Bible
Greetings to you from Epaphras, my fellow prisoner here in [the cause of] Christ Jesus,

Christian Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, and so do

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you, and so do

American Standard Version
Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;

Contemporary English Version
Epaphras is also here in jail for being a follower of Christ Jesus. He sends his greetings,

English Revised Version
Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Epaphras, who is a prisoner because of Christ Jesus like I am,

Good News Translation
Epaphras, who is in prison with me for the sake of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings,

International Standard Version
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in the Messiah Jesus, sends you greetings,

Majority Standard Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,

NET Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you.

New Heart English Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

Webster's Bible Translation
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;

Weymouth New Testament
Greetings to you, my brother, from Epaphras my fellow prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus;

World English Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Epaphras greets you (my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus),

Berean Literal Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

Young's Literal Translation
Salute thee doth Epaphras, (my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus,)

Smith's Literal Translation
Epaphras greets thee, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus;
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;

Catholic Public Domain Version
Greet Epaphras, my fellow captive in Christ Jesus,

New American Bible
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, greets you,

New Revised Standard Version
Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends greetings to you,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Ep’a-phras, my fellow prisoner in Jesus Christ, salutes you;

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
Epaphra, a fellow captive in Yeshua The Messiah, invokes your peace,
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, salutes you:

Godbey New Testament
Epaphras, my fellow-soldier in Christ Jesus;

Haweis New Testament
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus;

Mace New Testament
Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in the cause of Christ Jesus; Marcus,

Weymouth New Testament
Greetings to you, my brother, from Epaphras my fellow prisoner for the sake of Christ Jesus;

Worrell New Testament
Epaphras, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus, salutes you;

Worsley New Testament
Epaphras my fellow-prisoner in Christ Jesus, and Marcus,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Additional Greetings
22In the meantime, prepare a guest room for me, because I hope that through your prayers I will be restored to you. 23Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings, 24as do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas, and Luke, my fellow workers.…

Cross References
Colossians 4:10
My fellow prisoner Aristarchus sends you greetings, as does Mark the cousin of Barnabas. You have already received instructions about him: If he comes to you, welcome him.

Colossians 4:12
Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.

Colossians 1:7
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,

Acts 19:29
Soon the whole city was in disarray. They rushed together into the theatre, dragging with them Gaius and Aristarchus, Paul’s traveling companions from Macedonia.

Acts 20:4
Paul was accompanied by Sopater son of Pyrrhus from Berea, Aristarchus and Secundus from Thessalonica, Gaius from Derbe, Timothy, and Tychicus and Trophimus from the province of Asia.

2 Timothy 4:12
Tychicus, however, I have sent to Ephesus.

Philippians 2:25
But I thought it necessary to send back to you Epaphroditus, my brother, fellow worker, and fellow soldier, who is also your messenger and minister to my needs.

Philippians 4:18
I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

2 Corinthians 8:23
As for Titus, he is my partner and fellow worker among you. As for our brothers, they are messengers of the churches, the glory of Christ.

1 Corinthians 16:19
The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house.

Romans 16:23
Gaius, who has hosted me and all the church, sends you greetings. Erastus, the city treasurer, sends you greetings, as does our brother Quartus.

2 Timothy 1:16-18
May the Lord grant mercy to the household of Onesiphorus, because he has often refreshed me and was unashamed of my chains. / Indeed, when he arrived in Rome, he searched diligently until he found me. / May the Lord grant Onesiphorus His mercy on that day. You know very well how much he ministered to me in Ephesus.

Hebrews 13:23
Be aware that our brother Timothy has been released. If he arrives soon, I will come with him to see you.

Acts 12:12
And when he had realized this, he went to the house of Mary the mother of John, also called Mark, where many people had gathered together and were praying.

Acts 13:1
Now in the church at Antioch there were prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen (who had been brought up with Herod the tetrarch), and Saul.


Treasury of Scripture

There salute you Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus;

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.

my fellow-prisoner.

Romans 16:7
Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellowprisoners, who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

Colossians 4:10
Aristarchus my fellowprisoner saluteth you, and Marcus, sister's son to Barnabas, (touching whom ye received commandments: if he come unto you, receive him;)

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Philemon 1
1. Paul rejoices to hear of the faith and love of Philemon,
8. whom he desires to forgive his servant Onesimus, and lovingly to receive him again.














Epaphras
The name "Epaphras" is of Greek origin, likely a shortened form of "Epaphroditus," meaning "lovely" or "charming." Epaphras is mentioned in the New Testament as a faithful servant and fellow worker with Paul. He is known for his deep commitment to the church in Colossae, as seen in Colossians 1:7 and 4:12. His presence in this letter highlights the interconnectedness of early Christian communities and the importance of mutual support and encouragement among believers.

my fellow prisoner
The phrase "my fellow prisoner" indicates that Epaphras was sharing in Paul's imprisonment, likely in Rome. This term underscores the reality of persecution faced by early Christians and the solidarity among those who suffered for the Gospel. The Greek word "sunaichmalōtos" conveys a sense of companionship in captivity, reflecting the deep bond formed through shared trials. This phrase serves as a reminder of the cost of discipleship and the call to bear one another's burdens.

in Christ Jesus
The phrase "in Christ Jesus" is central to Pauline theology, emphasizing the believer's union with Christ. This union transcends earthly circumstances, including imprisonment. The Greek preposition "en" denotes a fixed position, illustrating that Epaphras and Paul find their identity and purpose in their relationship with Christ. This phrase reassures believers that their ultimate allegiance and security are found in Christ, regardless of external conditions.

sends you greetings
The act of sending greetings was a common practice in ancient letters, serving to strengthen communal bonds. The Greek verb "aspazomai" implies more than a simple hello; it conveys warmth, affection, and a desire for the recipient's well-being. This greeting from Epaphras to Philemon and the church in his house (Philemon 1:2) reflects the love and unity that characterized the early Christian community. It serves as a model for believers today to maintain connections and encourage one another in faith.

Verses 23, 24. - Salute. The salutations correspond generally to those with which the Epistle to the Colossians closes, but they are fuller, as is natural, in the longer Epistle. The order is in - Colossians:

Tychicus

Onesimus

Aristarchus . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Epaphras,
Ἐπαφρᾶς (Epaphras)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1889: Contracted from Epaphroditos; Epaphras, a Christian.

my
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

fellow prisoner
συναιχμάλωτός (synaichmalōtos)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 4869: A fellow captive or prisoner. From sun and aichmalotos; a co-captive.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

Christ
Χριστῷ (Christō)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.

Jesus,
Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou)
Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.

sends you greetings,
Ἀσπάζεταί (Aspazetai)
Verb - Present Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 782: To greet, salute, pay my respects to, welcome. To enfold in the arms, i.e. to salute, to welcome.


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