richmahn_en_tn/col/04/12.md

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  • Epaphras - Epaphras was the person who preached the gospel to the people in Colossae. (See en:bible:notes:col:01:07)
  • **one of you ** - "from your city" or "your fellow townsman" (UDB)
  • ** a slave of Christ Jesus** - "a committed disciple of Christ Jesus"
  • **always strives for you in prayer ** - "earnestly prays for you"
  • **you may stand complete and fully assured ** - "you may stand mature and confident"
  • **I bear witness of him, that he works hard for you ** - "I have observed that he has worked very hard for you" (UDB)
  • Those in Laodicea - The church at the city of Laodicea. Laodicean was very close to Colossae.
  • Those in Hierapolis - The church at the city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis was also very close to Colossae.
  • **and Demas ** - Another co-worker with Paul.
  • **salute you ** - "greet you"