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

Colossians 1:1-2

Common English Bible

1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother.

²To the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ in Colossae.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

New International Version (NIV)