Colossians 1

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 1 of 4

¹ Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Timothy the brother,

² to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ in Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

³ We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying continually about you,

⁴ hearing of your faith in Christ Jesus and the love toward all the saints,

Chapter Summary

1 He thanks God for their faith, 14 describes the true Christ, 21 and encourages them to receive their reconciliation through Christ.

προσευχόμενοι pray (X, earnestly, for), make prayer G4336

σαρκὸς carnal(-ly,, -ly minded),, flesh(-ly) G4561

πιστοῖς believe(-ing, -r), faithful(-ly) G4103

χάρις acceptable, benefit, favour G5485

πίστιν assurance, belief, believe G4102

Paul's Greeting

Paul, an apostle, and Timothy greet the saints and faithful brothers in Colosse with grace and peace [1].

Thanksgiving for Faith

Paul gives thanks to God, praying continually after hearing of their faith and love because of their heavenly hope [1].

The Ministry of Epaphras

The Colossians learned the grace of God from Epaphras, a faithful minister who showed Paul their love in the Spirit [2].

Paul's Greeting

Paul, an apostle, and Timothy greet the saints and faithful brothers in Colosse with grace and peace [1].

Colossians 1:1-2

Thanksgiving for Faith

Paul gives thanks to God, praying continually after hearing of their faith and love because of their heavenly hope [1].

Colossians 1:3-5

The Ministry of Epaphras

The Colossians learned the grace of God from Epaphras, a faithful minister who showed Paul their love in the Spirit [2].

Colossians 1:6-8

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