I PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, I and Timothy my brother,

to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are in Colosse: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

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

since we heard of your faithfulness in Christ Jesus, and your love for all the saints,

whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom, that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:

As, therefore, you received Christ Jesus our Lord, so walk in him,

And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.

Jesus also, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are of the circumcision: and these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.