Colossians 1:1-2

English Standard Version

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

²To the ^(D)saints and faithful brothers^[a] in Christ at Colossae:

^(E)Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

Colossians 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters

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

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