It seems that when he heard of Paul’s imprisonment in Rome about 58 C.E., Epaphras determined to visit the apostle and encourage him with a fine report of the love and steadfastness of his brothers in Colossae.
Näib, et kui Epafras sai kuulda, et Paulus umbes 58. aastal m.a.j. Roomas vangistati, otsustas ta apostlit külastada ning julgustada teda heade uudistega Kolossa vendade armastusest ja vankumatusest.