2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## It is just as you learned it from Epaphras ##
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"it is just as Epaphras taught you" or "you have thoroughly understood what Epaphras taught you".
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## It is just ##
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"it" refers to the effect or results of the gospel message in their (the Colossian believers) lives.
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## you learned ##
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The Colosian believers.
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## Epaphras ##
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Epaphras was the person who preached the gospel to the people in Colossae. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/translate-names]])
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## our beloved…to us ##
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the words "our" and "us" refers to Paul and his coworkers but not the Colossian believers.
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## He has revealed to us ##
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"Epaphras has made know to us"
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## your love in the Spirit ##
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"The Holy Spirit has enabled you to love believers"
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