Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus a brother,

To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ at Colosse, grace be unto you, and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.

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

Hearing of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of

Whom we preach, admonishing every man, and teaching every man, that we may present every man perfect through Christ Jesus.

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;

And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks unto God and the Father through him.

receive him,) And Jesus, called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these are the only fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.