To the saints in Christ at Colossae, who are faithful brothers.

Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

that has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has among you since the day you heard it and recognized God’s grace in the truth.

and through Him to reconcile
everything to Himself
by making peace
through the blood of His cross—
whether things on earth or things in heaven.

He erased the certificate of debt, with its obligations, that was against us and opposed to us, and has taken it out of the way by nailing it to the cross.

This greeting is in my own hand—Paul. Remember my imprisonment. Grace be with you.