Colossians 1:1-2

International Standard Version

1 From:^[a] Paul, an apostle of the Messiah^[b] Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother.

²To: The holy^[c] and faithful brothers in Colossae who are in union with the Messiah.^[d]

May grace and peace from God our Father^[e] be yours!

Colossians 1:1 The Gk. lacks From
Colossians 1:1 Or Christ
Colossians 1:2 Or to the saints
Colossians 1:2 Or Christ
Colossians 1:2 Other mss. read from God our Father and the Lord Jesus, the Messiah

Colossians 1:1-2

New International Version

1 Paul, an apostle^(A) of Christ Jesus by the will of God,^(B) and Timothy^(C) our brother,

²To 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)

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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