1:6
It was not just with the Colossians that the gospel was having this effect, the gospel was bearing fruit in the same way throughout the world. The gospel is a universal message, intended for all people at all times. In order for it to bear fruit it needs to be heard, and the grace of God needs to be understood. It is a gospel of grace, not one on earned merit..
1:7,8
We now learn that they heard the message from Epaphras. Paul was an apostle, but he did not work alone. Epaphras preached the gospel and founded the church, Paul describes him as a “fellow servant” and a "faithful minister of Christs”, he was part of the work of Paul. He also reported back to Paul how well the church was doing.
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