Colossians 1:3-8

Colossians 1:3-8

[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. 

What does Colossians 1:3-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Paul gave thanks to God for his readers frequently. He told them so to enable them to appreciate the fact that he knew of their situation and rejoiced in their good testimony.