Epaphras

A man, in the time of the New Testament · named in 3 verses

the name means Lovely Easton's Bible Dictionary

Epaphras was a faithful minister of Christ and a fellow prisoner with Paul, who labored in prayer for the Colossians.

From Easton's Bible Dictionary

Lovely, spoken of by Paul (Col. 1:7; 4:12) as "his dear fellow-servant," and "a faithful minister of Christ." He was thus evidently with him at Rome when he wrote to the Colossians. He was a distinguished disciple, and probably the founder of the Colossian church. He is also mentioned in the Epistle to Philemon (1:23), where he is called by Paul his "fellow-prisoner."

Easton's Illustrated Bible Dictionary, 1897 — public domain, quoted in full and unedited.

First named at Colossians 1:7.

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Verses that name Epaphras

Colossians 1:7 You learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf,
Colossians 4:12 Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, so that you may stand mature and fully assured in the full will of God.
Philemon 1:23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings,