Colossians 1:2-3
1:2 to the saints, the faithful
brothers and sisters
in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you
from God our Father!
Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church
1:3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
Colossians 1:12
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share
in the saints’
inheritance in the light.
Colossians 1:21-22
Paul’s Goal in Ministry
1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,
1:22 but now he has reconciled you by his physical body through death to present you holy, without blemish, and blameless before him –
Colossians 2:7
2:7 rooted
and built up in him and firm
in your
faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 2:10
2:10 and you have been filled in him, who is the head over every ruler and authority.
Colossians 2:16
2:16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you with respect to food or drink, or in the matter of a feast, new moon, or Sabbath days –
Colossians 3:12
Exhortation to Unity and Love
3:12 Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,
Colossians 3:20
3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.
Colossians 4:7
Personal Greetings and Instructions
4:7 Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
Colossians 4:13
4:13 For I can testify that he has worked hard
for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.