Studies in Colossians: The Colossian Heresy

Bible commentators believe that Epaphras started the church in Colossae. It’s likely he had been converted during Paul’s ministry in Ephesus and returned to his hometown and planted the church (Acts 19:10; Col. 1:5-7; 4:12). Epaphras kept Paul informed about the well-being of the Colossian church. During one of his trips to visit Paul in prison, he informed the apostle of an encroaching threat.

Paul may not have planted the church in Colossae, but he certainly cared for it. Like any good pastor,...