Colossians 1:1

Salutation

1:1 From Paul, ¹  an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

Colossians 1:23

1:23 if indeed you remain in the faith, established and firm, ²  without shifting ³  from the hope of the gospel that you heard. This gospel has also been preached in all creation under heaven, and I, Paul, have become its servant.

[1:1]  ¹ tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.

[1:23]  ² tn BDAG 276 s.v. ἑδραῖος suggests “firm, steadfast.”

[1:23]  ³ tn BDAG 639 s.v. μετακινέω suggests “without shifting from the hope” here.