In this Epistle Paul addresses the Saint, as being forever thankful for our spiritual attainments. In Colossians, the last book that I call our higher ground, we fine more on our exoneration. If the LORD will's, I shall move on to Hebrews after we finish Colossians research. So lets get started shall we.
Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "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 Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit." (KJV)
Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth, just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf and has made known to us your love in the Spirit." (ESV)
Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "My name is Paul. My colleague, Timothy and I, are together in this mission ordained by the purpose of GOD, representing the ministry of Jesus Christ, We greet you with grace, which is the blessing of his favor and friendship; and honor you who are in Colossae as Saints and Friends included in Christ. GOD is our Father and Jesus Christ our Master (LORD).
Every time we pray for you we thank GOD for you. Together with our LORD Jesus Christ we enjoy a common origin in the Father of spirits. The reports of your belief in Christ Jesus and your love for every devoted follower inspires us. Heaven (the spiritual realm) is the limitless reservoir of our expectations. The announcement of the goodness of GOD is not far-fetched or too good to be true. The word you heard (and now hear from within) is absolutely true! This word resonates within you and its appeal is prevailing in the whole world. The harvest is evidenced everywhere and is gaining ground; as also our witness in your own experience from the moment you clearly heard and understood the true implication and the revelation of his grace. ("My greatest joy is to realize your faith is announced throughout the entire world. The total cosmos is our audience!" [Romans 1:8] Paul always sees the larger audience when he addresses the individual.) Your experience is consistent with the teaching you received from our dear co-worker Epafras. he is passionate about your well-being in Christ. He told us how much you love us in the spirit." (The Mirror)
This is short for sure, but just wait I am also sure that there will be many that just seem to never come to an end. Until our next visit may our LORD and Master charge you and yours with his revelation with understanding.
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