KJV ORIGINAL
There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Epaphras says hi, he's here in prison with me because of Jesus too.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Even locked up, Paul's got friends who chose to suffer alongside him for their faith.
📚 Historical Context
The Apostle Paul wrote his letter to Philemon, a Christian leader in Colossae, while Paul was imprisoned, likely in Rome around 60 AD, as he advocated for the return of Onesimus, a runaway slave. Epaphras, a fellow believer from Colossae who had helped spread the gospel and worked closely with Paul, was also in prison with him for their faith in Christ. This greeting underscores the shared hardships and unity among early Christians in the face of persecution.
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