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Colossians 1:5-7
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Colossians 1:5-7
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5 because of the [confident] hope [of experiencing that] which is reserved and waiting for you in heaven. You previously heard of this hope in the message of truth, the gospel [regarding salvation] 6 which has come to you. Indeed, just as in the whole world the gospel is constantly bearing fruit and spreading [by God’s power], just as it has been doing among you ever since the day you first heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth [becoming thoroughly and deeply acquainted with it]. 7 You learned it from [our representative] Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf
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Colossians 1:5-7
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Colossians 1:5-7
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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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