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Col. 4:12 KJV (With Strong’s)

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Epaphras
Epaphras (Greek #1889)
Epaphras, a Christian
KJV usage: Epaphras.
Pronounce: ep-af-ras'
Origin: contracted from 1891
, who is
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
one of
ek (Greek #1537)
or ἐξ (ex) a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause; literal or figurative; direct or remote)
KJV usage: after, among, X are, at, betwixt(-yond), by (the means of), exceedingly, (+ abundantly above), for(- th), from (among, forth, up), + grudgingly, + heartily, X heavenly, X hereby, + very highly, in, ...ly, (because, by reason) of, off (from), on, out among (from, of), over, since, X thenceforth, through, X unto, X vehemently, with(-out). Often used in composition, with the same general import; often of completion.
Pronounce: ek
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
, a servant
doulos (Greek #1401)
a slave (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary; frequently, therefore in a qualified sense of subjection or subserviency)
KJV usage: bond(-man), servant.
Pronounce: doo'-los
Origin: from 1210
of Christ
Christos (Greek #5547)
anointed, i.e. the Messiah, an epithet of Jesus
KJV usage: Christ.
Pronounce: khris-tos'
Origin: from 5548
, saluteth
aspazomai (Greek #782)
to enfold in the arms, i.e. (by implication) to salute, (figuratively) to welcome
KJV usage: embrace, greet, salute, take leave.
Pronounce: as-pad'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 1 (as a particle of union) and a presumed form of 4685
you
humas (Greek #5209)
you (as the objective of a verb or preposition)
KJV usage: ye, you (+ -ward), your (+ own).
Pronounce: hoo-mas'
Origin: accusative case of 5210
, always
pantote (Greek #3842)
every when, i.e. at all times
KJV usage: alway(-s), ever(-more).
Pronounce: pan'-tot-eh
Origin: from 3956 and 3753
βlaboring fervently
agonizomai (Greek #75)
to struggle, literally (to compete for a prize), figuratively (to contend with an adversary), or genitive case (to endeavor to accomplish something)
KJV usage: fight, labor fervently, strive.
Pronounce: ag-o-nid'-zom-ahee
Origin: from 73
l for
huper (Greek #5228)
"over", i.e. (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case superior to, more than
KJV usage: (+ exceeding, abundantly) above, in (on) behalf of, beyond, by, + very chiefest, concerning, exceeding (above, -ly), for, + very highly, more (than), of, over, on the part of, for sake of, in stead, than, to(-ward), very. In the comparative, it retains many of the above applications.
Pronounce: hoop-er'
Origin: a primary preposition
you
humon (Greek #5216)
of (from or concerning) you
KJV usage: ye, you, your (own, -selves).
Pronounce: hoo-mone'
Origin: genitive case of 5210
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
prayers
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
proseuche (Greek #4335)
prayer (worship); by implication, an oratory (chapel)
KJV usage: X pray earnestly, prayer.
Pronounce: pros-yoo-khay'
Origin: from 4336
, that
hina (Greek #2443)
in order that (denoting the purpose or the result)
KJV usage: albeit, because, to the intent (that), lest, so as, (so) that, (for) to. Compare 3363.
Pronounce: hin'-ah
Origin: probably from the same as the former part of 1438 (through the demonstrative idea; compare 3588)
ye may stand
histemi (Greek #2476)
to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively)
KJV usage: abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant, establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up). Compare 5087.
Pronounce: his'-tay-mee
Origin: a prolonged form of a primary στάω (stah'-o) (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses)
m perfect
teleios (Greek #5046)
complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with 3588) completeness
KJV usage: of full age, man, perfect.
Pronounce: tel'-i-os
Origin: from 5056
and
kai (Greek #2532)
and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
KJV usage: and, also, both, but, even, for, if, or, so, that, then, therefore, when, yet.
Pronounce: kahee
Origin: apparently, a primary particle, having a copulative and sometimes also a cumulative force
γcomplete
pleroo (Greek #4137)
to make replete, i.e. (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.
KJV usage: accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.
Pronounce: play-ro'-o
Origin: from 4134
in
en (Greek #1722)
"in," at, (up-)on, by, etc.
KJV usage: about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-)by (+ all means), for (... sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-)in(-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-)on, (open-)ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, (speedi-)ly, X that, X there(-in, -on), through(-out), (un-)to(-ward), under, when, where(-with), while, with(-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) preposition.
Pronounce: en
Origin: a primary preposition denoting (fixed) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), i.e. a relation of rest (intermediate between 1519 and 1537)
all
pas (Greek #3956)
apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole
KJV usage: all (manner of, means), alway(-s), any (one), X daily, + ever, every (one, way), as many as, + no(-thing), X thoroughly, whatsoever, whole, whosoever.
Pronounce: pas
Origin: including all the forms of declension
the will
thelema (Greek #2307)
a determination (properly, the thing), i.e. (actively) choice (specially, purpose, decree; abstractly, volition) or (passively) inclination
KJV usage: desire, pleasure, will.
Pronounce: thel'-ay-mah
Origin: from the prolonged form of 2309
of God
ho (Greek #3588)
the definite article; the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in English idiom)
KJV usage: the, this, that, one, he, she, it, etc.
Pronounce: ho
Origin: ἡ (hay), and the neuter τό (to) in all their inflections
theos (Greek #2316)
a deity, especially (with 3588) the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very
KJV usage: X exceeding, God, god(-ly, -ward).
Pronounce: theh'-os
Origin: of uncertain affinity
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β
or, striving.
l
James 5:16• 16Confess therefore your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous [one's] supplication hath much power if it work. (James 5:16)
m
Matt. 5:48• 48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt. 5:48)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith Godward, (Heb. 6:1)
γ
or, filled.

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Christ,
Complete,
Epaphras,
God,
Perfect,
Prayer,
Servant

Cross References

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Ministry on This Verse

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Epaphras.
Col. 1:7• 7even as ye learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-bondman, who is for you a faithful servant of Christ, (Col. 1:7)
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Philem. 23• 23Epaphras, my fellow-captive in Christ Jesus, saluteth thee; (Philem. 23)
a servant.
John 12:26• 26If anyone serve me, let him follow me, and where I am, there also my servant shall be; if anyone serve me, him will my Father honour. (John 12:26)
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Gal. 1:10• 10For am I now conciliating men or God? or do I seek to please men? [For] if any longer I were pleasing men, Christ's bondservant I should not be. (Gal. 1:10)
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James 1:1• 1James, bondman of God and of [the] Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes that [are] in the dispersion, greeting. (James 1:1)
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2 Peter 1:1• 1Simon Peter, bondman and apostle of Jesus Christ to them that obtained like precious faith with us in virtue of [the] righteousness of our God and Saviour Jesus Christ: (2 Peter 1:1)
always.
Col. 4:2• 2Persevere in prayer, watching in it with thanksgiving; (Col. 4:2)
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Luke 22:44• 44And being in conflict he prayed more intently, and his sweat became as clots of blood falling down upon the earth. (Luke 22:44)
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Gal. 4:19• 19My children, with whom I again travail, until Christ shall have been formed in you, (Gal. 4:19)
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Heb. 5:7• 7who in the days of his flesh having offered up both supplications and entreaties to him that was able to save him out of death, with strong crying and tears, and having been heard because of his godly fear, (Heb. 5:7)
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James 5:16• 16Confess therefore your sins to one another, and pray for one another, that ye may be healed. A righteous [one's] supplication hath much power if it work. (James 5:16)
labouring.
or, striving.
Col. 2:1‑23• 1For I wish you to know how great conflict I have for you and those in Laodicea, and as many as have not seen my face in flesh;
 2that their hearts may be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding unto full knowledge of the mystery of God,
 3in which are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
 4And this I say that no one may beguile you by persuasive speech.
 5For if even in the flesh I am absent, yet I am with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.
 6As therefore ye received the Christ, Jesus the Lord, in him walk,
 7rooted and built up in him, and confirmed in the faith, even as ye were taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.
 8See that there shall be no one that leadeth you a prey through philosophy and vain deceit, according to the tradition of men, according to the elements of the world, and not according to Christ.
 9For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily;
 10and ye are complete in him who is the head of all principality and authority;
 11in whom also ye were circumcised with circumcision not wrought by hand, in the putting off the body of the flesh in the circumcision of the Christ;
 12buried with him in baptism, in which ye were also raised with [him] through faith in the working of God that raised him out of the dead.
 13And you, being dead in offenses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, he quickened you together with him, having forgiven us all the offenses,
 14having blotted out the handwriting in ordinances [that was] against us, which was contrary to us; and he has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to his cross;
 15having stripped the principalities and the authorities, he made show openly, triumphing over them in it.
 16Let none therefore judge you in eating and in drinking, or in respect of feast or new moon or Sabbaths,
 17which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.
 18Let no one defraud you of your prize, doing his will in humility and worship of the angels, intruding into things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by the mind of his flesh,
 19and not holding fast the head, from whom all the body, ministered to and knit together by the joints and bands, increaseth with the increase of God.
 20If ye died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as alive in [the] world, do ye subject yourselves to ordinances?
 21Handle not, neither taste, nor even touch
 22(which are all for destruction in the using), according to the injunctions and trainings of men;
 23which have a reputation indeed of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and unsparingness of [the] body, not in any honour to satisfying of the flesh. (Col. 2:1‑23)
that.
Col. 4:1• 1Masters, justice and equity accord to your bondmen, knowing that ye also have a Master in heaven. (Col. 4:1)
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Rom. 15:30• 30Now I beseech you, brethren, by our Lord Jesus Christ, and by the love of the Spirit, to strive with me in prayer for me to God, (Rom. 15:30)
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Col. 1:9,22,28• 9On this account we also, from the day that we heard, do not cease praying for you, and asking that ye might be filled with the full knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;
 22yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death to present you holy, and unblamable, and irreproachable before him,
 28whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ, (Col. 1:9,22,28)
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Matt. 5:48• 48Ye therefore shall be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect. (Matt. 5:48)
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1 Cor. 2:6• 6But we speak wisdom among the full-grown, but wisdom not of this age, nor of the rulers of this age that come to nought. (1 Cor. 2:6)
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1 Cor. 14:20• 20Brethren, be not children in mind, but in malice be infantine, but in mind be of full age. (1 Cor. 14:20)
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1 Cor. 14•  (1 Cor. 14)
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2 Cor. 13:11• 11For the rest, brethren, rejoice, be perfected, be encouraged, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. (2 Cor. 13:11)
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Phil. 3:12‑15• 12Not that I already received [it] or am already perfected; but I pursue if I may also lay hold, for that also I have been laid hold of by Christ.
 13Brethren, I do not reckon myself to have laid hold;
 14but one thing(for-getting the things behind, and stretching out to the things before, I pursue goalward unto the prize of the calling on high of God in Christ Jesus.
 15As many therefore as [are] perfect, let us mind this. And if in anything ye are differently minded, this also will God reveal to you. (Phil. 3:12‑15)
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1 Thess. 5:23• 23Now the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit, and soul and body be preserved entire without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Thess. 5:23)
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Heb. 5:14• 14But solid food belongeth to perfect, those that on account of habit have their senses exercised for distinguishing both good and evil. (Heb. 5:14)
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Heb. 5•  (Heb. 5)
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Heb. 6:1• 1Wherefore leaving the word of the beginning of the Christ, let us go on to perfection, not laying again a foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith Godward, (Heb. 6:1)
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Jude 24• 24But to him that is able to keep you without stumbling, and to set you with exultation blameless before his glory; (Jude 24)
complete.
or, filled.
Rom. 15:14• 14But I am persuaded, my brethren, even I myself about you, that ye also are full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another. (Rom. 15:14)
• Being in captivity with Paul, he was separated from his local brethren, but laboured in prayer on their behalf. (“Closing Salutations: Colossians 4:7-18” by B. Anstey)

J. N. Darby Translation

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Epaphras, who is one of you, the bondman of Christ Jesus, salutes you, always combating earnestly for you in prayers, to the end that ye may stand perfect and completee in all the willf of God.

JND Translation Notes

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Or, possibly, "fully assured," as ch. 2.2; 1 Thess. 1.5; Heb. 6.11; 10.22.
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Lit. "in every will of God," everything that is such.

W. Kelly Translation

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There saluteth you Epaphras, who [is] of you, a bondman of Jesus Christ, always striving for you in prayers, that ye may stand perfect and complete in all [the] will of Goda.

WK Translation Notes

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Or, "every will of God," everything that is such.