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 also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the grace of God in truth;

and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven.

having canceled out the certificate of debt consisting of decrees against us, which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross.

Let your speech always be with grace, as though seasoned with salt, so that you will know how you should respond to each person.

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