Colossians 1:2

² 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.

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Other Translations of Colossians 1:2

New International Version

² To God's holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sistersThe Greek word for "brothers and sisters" ("adelphoi" ) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God's family; also in 4:15. in Christ: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.Some manuscripts "Father and the Lord Jesus Christ"

English Standard Version

² To the saints and faithful brothersOr brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated "brothers") refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God's family, the church in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

The Message

² I greet the Christians and stalwart followers of Christ who live in Colosse. May everything good from God our Father be yours!

New King James Version

² To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are in Colosse: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. NU-Text omits and the Lord Jesus Christ.

New Living Translation

² We are writing to God's holy people in the city of Colosse, who are faithful brothers and sisters in Christ. May God our Father give you grace and peace.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Colossians 1:2

Commentary on Colossians 1:1-8

(Read Colossians 1:1-8)

All true Christians are brethren one to another. Faithfulness runs through every character and relation of the Christian life. Faith, hope, and love, are the three principal graces in the Christian life, and proper matter for prayer and thanksgiving. The more we fix our hopes on the reward in the other world, the more free shall we be in doing good with our earthly treasure. It was treasured up for them, no enemy could deprive them of it. The gospel is the word of truth, and we may safely venture our souls upon it. And all who hear the word of the gospel, ought to bring forth the fruit of the gospel, obey it, and have their principles and lives formed according to it. Worldly love arises, either from views of interest or from likeness in manners; carnal love, from the appetite for pleasure. To these, something corrupt, selfish, and base always cleaves. But Christian love arises from the Holy Spirit, and is full of holiness.