Colossians 1:1-2

Greeting

1 Paul, 1an apostle of Christ Jesus 2by the will of God, and Timothy 3our brother,
2 To the 4saints and faithful brothers[a] in Christ at Colossae: 5Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

Cross References 5

  • 1. See 2 Corinthians 1:1
  • 2. See 1 Corinthians 1:1
  • 3. See 1 Thessalonians 3:2
  • 4. Ephesians 1:1; See Philippians 1:1
  • 5. Romans 1:7

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated "brothers") refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church
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