Colossians 1:2

Colossians 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

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"¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,"

— Colossians 1:1, NET Bible

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KJV
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”
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ASV
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, ”
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WEB
“Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,”
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DRB
“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother:”
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BBE
“Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the purpose of God, and Timothy our brother,”
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“Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,”
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Colossians 1 — Context

¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

to the saints, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ, at Colossae. Grace and peace to you from God our Father!

Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

since we heard about your faith in Christ Jesus and the love that you have for all the saints.

Colossians 1:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:1 say?

Colossians 1:1 in the NET Bible reads: “¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,”

Where is Colossians 1:1 in the Bible?

Colossians 1:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 1.

Who wrote Colossians?

Colossians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Colossians about?

To a church tempted by a Christ-plus-other-wisdom error, Paul writes one of Scripture's loftiest portraits of Jesus: "by him all things consist." In Christ is all the fullness of deity — and complete sufficiency for the believer. Practical instructions for new-creation living follow.

What are the major themes of Colossians?

Colossians explores themes including Supremacy of Christ, Fullness in Christ, New Life, Family, Prayer. These themes shape the meaning and context of Colossians 1:1.

What translation should I read Colossians 1:1 in?

Colossians 1:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Colossians 1:1?

Colossians 1:1 reads (NET): “¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Colossians 1:1 net — ¶ Salutation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

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