1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
2 To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ who are at Colosse:Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.
4 For we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and your love for all the saints,
5 because of the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, of which you have already heard in the word of the truth of the gospel,