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    Epaphras Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on epaphras bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Colossians 1:7 (KJV)

      Who did Paul call Epaphras?

      Answer: Our dear fellowservant

      Study note. As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ. (Colossians 1:7)

      Read Colossians 1:7 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Colossians 4:12 (KJV)

      Of what city was Epaphras?

      Answer: Colosse

      Study note. Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, saluteth you. (Colossians 4:12)

      Read Colossians 4:12 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Colossians 1:7 (KJV)

      What was Epaphras to the Colossians?

      Answer: A faithful minister of Christ for them

      Study note. ...Epaphras... who is for you a faithful minister of Christ. (Colossians 1:7)

      Read Colossians 1:7 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Colossians 1:8 (KJV)

      What did Epaphras declare to Paul?

      Answer: Your love in the Spirit

      Study note. Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit. (Colossians 1:8)

      Read Colossians 1:8 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Colossians 4:12 (KJV)

      How did Epaphras labour for the saints?

      Answer: Always labouring fervently for you in prayers

      Study note. Epaphras... saluteth you, always labouring fervently for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Colossians 4:12)

      Read Colossians 4:12 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Colossians 4:12 (KJV)

      What did Epaphras pray they would stand in?

      Answer: Perfect and complete in all the will of God

      Study note. ...that ye may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God. (Colossians 4:12)

      Read Colossians 4:12 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Colossians 4:13 (KJV)

      What did Paul testify of Epaphras' zeal?

      Answer: He hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis

      Study note. For I bear him record, that he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. (Colossians 4:13)

      Read Colossians 4:13 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Philemon 1:23 (KJV)

      Where did Paul mention Epaphras as a fellowprisoner?

      Answer: In the letter to Philemon

      Study note. There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus. (Philemon 1:23)

      Read Philemon 1:23 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Colossians 4:13 (KJV)

      What two other cities besides Colosse did Epaphras have zeal for?

      Answer: Laodicea and Hierapolis

      Study note. ...he hath a great zeal for you, and them that are in Laodicea, and them in Hierapolis. (Colossians 4:13)

      Read Colossians 4:13 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Colossians 4:12 (KJV)

      What is the meaning of Epaphras' labour in prayer?

      Answer: Striving, agonizing in intercession for the saints

      Study note. The Greek behind 'labouring fervently' (agonizomenos) means to strive or agonize — the same root as 'agony' — pictures wrestling intercession. (Colossians 4:12)

      Read Colossians 4:12 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does epaphras bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?