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Colossians 1:1-3
Tree of Life Version
Colossians 1:1-3
Tree of Life Version
Greetings
1 Paul, an emissary of Messiah Yeshua by God’s will, and Timothy our brother,
2 To the kedoshim, the faithful brothers and sisters in Messiah, who are at Colossae:
Grace and shalom to you from God our Father![a]
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Yeshua the Messiah, whenever we pray for you.
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- Colossians 1:2 Some mss. add: and the Lord Yeshua the Messiah.
Colossians 1:1-3
New International Version
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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