Col 1:7-8 | RWP | e4.org | Of Epaphras ( απο Επαφρα ). "From Epaphras" who is the source of their knowledge of Christ. On our behalf ( υπερ ημων ). Clearly correct (Aleph A B D) and not υπερ υμων (on your behalf). In a true sense Epaphras was Paul's messenger to Colossae.

‏ Colossians 1:7-8

Of Epaphras ( απο Επαφρα ). "From Epaphras" who is the source of their knowledge of Christ.

On our behalf ( υπερ ημων ). Clearly correct (Aleph A B D) and not υπερ υμων (on your behalf). In a true sense Epaphras was Paul's messenger to Colossae.

Who also declared ( ο κα δηλωσας ). Articular first aorist active participle of δηλοω, old verb, to make manifest. Epaphras told Paul about their "love in the Spirit," grounded in the Holy Spirit.