Colossians 1:3

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 1:7

1:7 You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave – a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf –

1:11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might for the display of all patience and steadfastness, joyfully

1:29 Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.

2:15 Disarming the rulers and authorities, he has made a public disgrace of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

2:20 If you have died with Christ to the elemental spirits of the world, why do you submit to them as though you lived in the world?

3:4 When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him.

3:8 But now, put off all such things as anger, rage, malice, slander, abusive language from your mouth.

3:20 Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing in the Lord.

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.

4:9 I sent him with Onesimus, the faithful and dear brother, who is one of you. They will tell you about everything here.

4:13 For I can testify that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.