1. From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is also a follower.
2. To God's people who live in Colossae and are faithful followers of Christ.I pray that God our Father will be kind to you and will bless you with peace!
3. Each time we pray for you, we thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.
4. We have heard of your faith in Christ and of your love for all God's people,
5. because what you hope for is kept safe for you in heaven. You first heard about this hope when you believed the true message, which is the good news.
6. The good news is spreading all over the world with great success. It has spread in that same way among you, ever since the first day you learnt the truth about God's wonderful kindness
7. from our good friend Epaphras. He works together with us for Christ and is a faithful worker for you.