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Colossians 1:2-4
New International Version
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
Colossians 1:2-4
King James Version
Colossians 1:2-4
King James Version
2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
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Colossians 1:2-4
New King James Version
Colossians 1:2-4
New King James Version
2 To the saints (A)and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse:
(B)Grace to you and peace from God our Father [a]and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Their Faith in Christ
3 (C)We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 (D)since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of (E)your love for all the saints;
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- Colossians 1:2 NU omits and the Lord Jesus Christ
Colossians 1:2-4
New American Standard Bible
Colossians 1:2-4
New American Standard Bible
2 To the [a](A)saints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ who are at Colossae: (B)Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
3 (C)We [b]give thanks to God, (D)the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 4 (E)since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and the (F)love which you have [c]for (G)all the [d]saints;
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- Colossians 1:2 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
- Colossians 1:3 Or always give...praying for you
- Colossians 1:4 Or toward
- Colossians 1:4 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s people
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