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Colossians 1:2-4
New International Version
Colossians 1:2-4
New International Version
2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters[a] in Christ:
Grace(A) and peace to you from God our Father.[b](B)
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 We always thank God,(C) 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(D) you have for all God’s people(E)—
Footnotes
- Colossians 1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 4:15.
- Colossians 1:2 Some manuscripts Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
Colossians 1:2-4
English Standard Version
Colossians 1:2-4
English Standard Version
2 To the (A)saints and faithful brothers[a] in Christ at Colossae:
(B)Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
Thanksgiving and Prayer
3 (C)We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 since we heard of (D)your faith in Christ Jesus and of (E)the love that you have for all the saints,
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- Colossians 1:2 Or brothers and sisters. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, the plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) may refer either to brothers or to brothers and sisters
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