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Colossians 1:1-3
New Matthew Bible
Colossians 1:1-3
New Matthew Bible
He gives thanks to God for their faith, love, and hope, and prays for their increase. He explains how we are the kingdom of God won by Christ, who is the head of the congregation.
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and brother Timothy.
2 To the saints who are at Colosse and brethren who believe in Christ.
Grace be with you and peace from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always praying for you
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Colossians 1:1-3
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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,
2 To 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)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We always thank God,(F) the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Footnotes
- 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
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