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## Epaphras ##
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Epaphras was the person who preached the gospel to the people in Colossae. (See [Colossians 1:7](../01/07.md))
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## one of you ##
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"from your city" or "your fellow townsman" (UDB)
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## a slave of Christ Jesus ##
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"a committed disciple of Christ Jesus"
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## always strives for you in prayer ##
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"earnestly prays for you"
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## you may stand complete and fully assured ##
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"you may stand mature and confident"
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## I bear witness of him, that he works hard for you ##
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"I have observed that he has worked very hard for you" (UDB)
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## Those in Laodicea ##
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The church at the city of Laodicea. Laodicean was very close to Colossae.
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## Those in Hierapolis ##
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The church at the city of Hierapolis. Hierapolis was also very close to Colossae.
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## and Demas ##
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Another co-worker with Paul.
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## salute you ##
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"greet you" |