Colossians 1:7 - Plain English Version7 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. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 17697 as ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition7 You so learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ in our stead and as our representative and yours. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)7 even as ye learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible7 You learned it from Epaphras, who is the fellow slave we love and Christ’s faithful minister for your sake. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version7 just as you learned it from Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus. Ver Capítulo |
All right, I’m not going to write much more in this letter. I will give it to Tikicus to take to you. He is a Christian friend that we love. He works for our leader, Jesus, just like I do, and he always works really well. When he gets to you mob there, he will tell you all the news about us. And he will help you to feel brave, and to trust Jesus more.
That is the reason why I sent Timothy to you. He will help you do that. He is like a son to me, and I love him very much. He always keeps on working properly for Jesus. He will help you remember the way I live for Jesus Christ. He will teach you the same things that I teach in every church everywhere.
Then Jesus said to the people, “Think about a good work-man. He will always do what his boss says. He thinks about it and does it properly. So, if the boss has to go away for a while, he will pick that good work-man to be in charge of all his other workers, to look after them and give them food every day.