There salute thee Epaphras, my fellowprisoner in Christ Jesus;
PHILEMON 1:23KJVWhat does Philemon 1:23 mean?
Philemon 1:23 means that Epaphras, who is in prison with Paul because of their faith in Christ Jesus, is sending his greetings to Philemon. Paul is letting Philemon know that Epaphras, a fellow believer and co-prisoner, also remembers him and wishes him well.
Paul is writing this letter to Philemon, a Christian in Colossae, while Paul himself is imprisoned. Epaphras is mentioned here as a "fellowprisoner," showing that he is sharing in Paul's hardships for the sake of Jesus Christ. This greeting highlights the close bonds among early Christian leaders, even when separated by imprisonment, and shows that Philemon is remembered and valued by others in their circle.