Colossians 1:3 BBE

¹  Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the purpose of God, and Timothy our brother,

²  To the saints and true brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

³  We give praise to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, making prayer for you at all times,

⁴  After hearing of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have for all the saints,

⁵  Through the hope which is in store for you in heaven; knowledge of which was given to you before in the true word of the good news,