God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ (τω θεω πατρ του κυριου ημων Ιησου Χριστου). Correct text without κα (and) as in 3:17, tho…

We give thanks to God. See Barnes on Ephesians 1:15.

Praying always for you. See Barnes on Romans 1:9; see Barnes on Ephesi…

On verses 3-4:

Compare to Ephesians 1:15-16, where there is an almost exact verbal coincidence. Whatever the force of the words “having h…

Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colos…

Paul addresses his thanksgiving to God, thus recognizing that he is the one ultimately responsible for the virtues and graces of his people and for…

We give thanks to God. He praises the faith and love of the Colossians, so that it may encourage them all the more to eagerness and steadf…

We give thanks to God
Meaning himself and Timothy. This is the beginning of the epistle, which is introduced with a …

All true Christians are brothers and sisters to one another. Faithfulness runs through every character and relation of the Christian life. Faith, h…