Colossians 1:5-7
New Catholic Bible
5 because of the hope that is stored up for you in heaven. You had learned of this hope through the word of truth, the gospel,[a] 6 that has come down to you.
Just as it is bearing fruit and growing throughout the entire world, so it has been bearing fruit among you, ever since the day when you heard it and came to understand the grace of God in truth. 7 You learned this from Epaphras,[b] our beloved fellow servant and a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf. Read full chapter
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Colossians 1:5-7
New International Version
5 the faith and love that spring from the hope(A) stored up for you in heaven(B) and about which you have already heard in the true message(C) of the gospel 6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit(D) and growing throughout the whole world(E)—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras,(F) our dear fellow servant,[a] who is a faithful minister(G) of Christ on our[b] behalf,
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