1. Greetings from Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. Greetings also from Timothy, our brother in Christ.
2. To the holy and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ who live in Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
3. In our prayers we always thank God for you. He is the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. We thank him because we have heard about the faith you have in Christ Jesus and the love you have for all of God’s people.