to the holy and believing brothers in Christ who are in Colosse. Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father.

and it is he who has told me of your love for me in the spirit.

I ask that you may give thanks to the Father who has made us fit to receive our share of the heritage of the saints in the light.

in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of our sins.

For I would have you know how great a contest I am waging for you and the brethren in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen my face.

when you were buried with him in baptism. In baptism also you were raised with him, through your faith in the energy of that God who raised him from the dead.

When Christ, who is our life, appears, then will you also appear with him in glory.

among whom you once led your daily life when you lived in them.

For he who wrongs another will be paid back for his wrong-doing, and there will be no favoritism.

Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, salutes you, and Marcus, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, make him welcome), and Jesus surnamed Justas.

These are my only fellow workers for the kingdom of God, belonging to the circumcision, who have been any comfort to me.

Epaphras, one of yourselves, salutes you, a slave of Christ who is always agonizing for you in his prayers, that you may stand firm, mature, and fully assured in all the will of God.