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.
5 Your faith and love continue because you know what is waiting for you in heaven—the hope you have had since you first heard the true message, the Good News