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Colossians 1:1-3
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
Colossians 1:1-3
Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah), by the will of God, and Timothy [our] brother,
2 To the saints (the consecrated people of God) and [a]believing and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace (spiritual favor and blessing) to you and [heart] peace from God our Father.
3 We [b]continually give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (the Messiah), as we are praying for you,
Read full chapterFootnotes
- Colossians 1:2 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament.
- Colossians 1:3 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies in the New Testament: “Continually” belongs with “give thanks,” not elsewhere.
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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