<p>1:7 <i>Even as you learned it of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf</i>- The same as Epaphroditus (Phil. 2:25; 4:18; Philemon 23, which mentions he was a prisoner in Rome at some stage). He was a local Colossian, &quot;one of you&quot; (Col. 4:12).</p>