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Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
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To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
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because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people—
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For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives,
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and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light.
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the mystery that has been kept hidden for ages and generations, but is now disclosed to the Lord’s people.
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When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory.
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Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.
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Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.
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since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving.
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Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for their wrongs, and there is no favoritism.
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Final Greetings
Tychicus will tell you all the news about me. He is a dear brother, a faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord.
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He is coming with Onesimus, our faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you everything that is happening here.
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Epaphras, who is one of you and a servant of Christ Jesus, sends greetings. He is always wrestling in prayer for you, that you may stand firm in all the will of God, mature and fully assured.
