[1] Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace and peace, from God Father and Christ. [3] We give thanks to God the Father Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for [4] Since we heard faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, [5] For the hope which is laid up in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; [6] Which is come unto as it is in all the world; and as it doth also in since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: [7] As learned of Epaphras dear fellowservant, who for a faithful minister of Christ; [8] Who also declared love in the Spirit. [9] For also, since the day we heard not cease to pray for and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; [10] might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; [11] Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; [12] Giving thanks unto the Father, which meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: