Colossians 1:1-8 ▼

1 Paul, sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy the brother,

2 To the holy among the Colossians, and the faithful brethren in Christ: Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

3 We return thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

4 Having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and love to all the holy,

5 By the hope laid up for you in the heavens, which ye heard before in the word of the truth of the good news;

6 Being present to you as also in all the world; and is bearing fruit, as also in you, from the day which ye heard and knew the grace of God in truth:

7 As also ye learned from Epaphras our beloved fellowservant, who is a faithful servant of Christ for you;

8 He also having manifested to us your love in the Spirit.