Acts 3:25-26
3:25 You are the sons of the prophets and of the covenant that God made with your ancestors,
saying to Abraham, ‘
And in your descendants all the nations of the earth will be blessed.’
3:26 God raised up
his servant and sent him first to you, to bless you by turning
each one of you from your iniquities.”
Colossians 1:26
1:26 that is, the mystery that has been kept hidden from ages and generations, but has now been revealed to his saints.
Colossians 1:1-2
Salutation
1:1 From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
1:2 to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!
Colossians 3:5
3:5 So put to death whatever in your nature belongs to the earth:
sexual immorality, impurity, shameful passion,
evil desire, and greed which is idolatry.
Colossians 3:8
3:8 But now, put off all such things
as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.
Colossians 4:9-10
4:9 I sent him
with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you.
They will tell
you about everything here.
4:10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you greetings, as does Mark, the cousin of Barnabas (about whom you received instructions; if he comes to you, welcome him).