1. From Paul, who by God's will is an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy —
2. To God's people in Colossae, who are our faithful brothers and sisters in union with Christ:May God our Father give you grace and peace.
3. We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you.
11-12. May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from his glorious power, so that you may be able to endure everything with patience. And with joy give thanks to the Father, who has made you fit to have your share of what God has reserved for his people in the kingdom of light.