Colossians 1:2-4
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
2 to the saints[a] and faithful brothers in Christ in Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
We Thank God For Your Faith And Love
3 We are giving-thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, always while praying for you, 4 having heard-of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love which you have for all the saints
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- Colossians 1:2 Or, holy and.
Colossians 1:2-4
New International Version
2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters[a] in Christ:
Grace(A) and peace to you from God our Father.[b](B)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We always thank God,(C) the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love(D) you have for all God’s people(E)—
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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