Colossians 1:1-3

Darby Translation

1 Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus, by God's will, and Timotheus the brother,

²to the holy and faithful brethren in Christ which [are] in Colosse. Grace to you and peace from God our Father [and Lord Jesus Christ].

³We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ continually [when] praying for you,

Colossians 1:1-3

New International Version

1 Paul, an apostle^(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,^(B) and Timothy^(C) our brother,

²To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters^[a] in Christ:

Grace^(D) and peace to you from God our Father.^[b]^(E)

³We always thank God,^(F) the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

Colossians 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 4:15.
Colossians 1:2 Some manuscripts Father and the Lord Jesus Christ

Darby Translation (DARBY)

New International Version (NIV)