Colossians 1:7

Thanksgiving and Prayer

6that has come to you. All over the world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood the grace of God. 7You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,8and who also informed us of your love in the Spirit.

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Berean Standard Bible
You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
American Standard Version (1901)
even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Bible in Basic English
As it was given to you by Epaphras, our well-loved helper, who is a true servant of Christ for us,
Douay-Rheims 1899
As you learned of Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus;
Free Bible Version
Our dear friend and fellow-worker Epaphras, who is a trustworthy minister of Christ on our behalf, taught you about this.
Geneva Bible 1599
As yee also learned of Epaphras our deare fellowe seruaunt, which is for you a faithfull minister of Christ:
King James (Authorized) Version
As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
Plain English Version
Epafras told you the message about Jesus. He works for Jesus Christ, just like we do, and we love him very much. You see, we couldn’t go and tell you the message about Jesus, but he went instead of us. He is a good man. You can always believe what he tells you.
Translation for Translators
That is just what Epaphras taught you would happen. We love Epaphras. He serves Christ together with us and works for Christ faithfully for your benefit.
Unlocked Literal Bible
This is the gospel as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on our behalf.
Noah Webster Bible
As ye also learned from Epaphras our dear fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ;
World English Bible
even as you learned from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful servant of Christ on your behalf,
Young's Literal Translation
as ye also learned from Epaphras, our beloved fellow-servant, who is for you a faithful ministrant of the Christ,