Thankfulness for Spiritual Attainments 1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To thesaints and faithfulbelievers in Christ [who are] at Colossae: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father. 3 […]
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COLOSSIANS 2
You Are Built Up in Christ 1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those [believers] atLaodicea, and for all who [like yourselves] have never seen me face to face. 2 [For my hope is] that their hearts may be encouraged as they are knit together […]
COLOSSIANS 3
Put On the New Self 1 Therefore if you have been raised with Christ [to a new life, sharing in His resurrection from the dead], keep seeking the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your mindandkeep focusedhabituallyon the things above [the heavenly things], not on […]
COLOSSIANS 4
Fellow Workers 1 Masters, [on your part] deal with your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. 2 Be persistentanddevoted to prayer, being alertandfocused in your prayer life withan attitude ofthanksgiving. 3 At the same time pray for us, too, that God will open a door [of opportunity] to […]