to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: grace to you and peace from God our Father.

which has come to you, just as in all the world it is bearing fruit and growing, even as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth;

and through him, to reconcile to himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of his cross.

having canceled the certificate of debt, which stood against us with its decrees. He took what was hostile away from us, nailing it to the cross.

Let your speech always be full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer everyone.

I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my chains. Grace be with you.