Colossians 1:3-4
Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church
1:3 We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,
1:4 since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.
Colossians 1:7
1:7 You learned the gospel from Epaphras, our dear fellow slave – a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf –
Colossians 1:12
1:12 giving thanks to the Father who has qualified you to share in the saints’ inheritance in the light.
Colossians 1:21
Paul’s Goal in Ministry
1:21 And you were at one time strangers and enemies in your minds as expressed through your evil deeds,
Colossians 2:7
2:7 rooted and built up in him and firm in your faith just as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness.
Colossians 3:4
3:4 When Christ (who is your life) appears, then you too will be revealed in glory with him.
Colossians 3:9
3:9 Do not lie to one another since you have put off the old man with its practices
Colossians 3:23
3:23 Whatever you are doing, work at it with enthusiasm, as to the Lord and not for people,
Colossians 4:7
Personal Greetings and Instructions
4:7 Tychicus, a dear brother, faithful minister, and fellow slave in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.
Colossians 4:13
4:13 For I can testify that he has worked hard for you and for those in Laodicea and Hierapolis.