1. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
2. To God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ:Grace and peace to you from God our Father.
3. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
4. because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God's people—