Colossians 1:2-4

New Life Version

² I am writing to you who belong to Christ in the city of Colossae. May all the Christian brothers there have loving-favor and peace from God our Father.

³ We always pray and give thanks to God for you. He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. ⁴ We give thanks to God for you because we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus. We thank God for your love for all those who belong to Christ.