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,
6 which has come to you, as it has in all the world, and brings forth fruit, as it has also in you, since the day you heard it and knew the grace of God in truth.