Colossians 1:3 net — Paul’s Thanksgiving and Prayer for the Church We always give thanks to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when w…

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"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,"

— Colossians 1:3, NET Bible

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Colossians 1 — Context

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

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

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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,

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

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Your faith and love have arisen from the hope laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard about in the message of truth, the gospel

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that has come to you. Just as in the entire world this gospel is bearing fruit and growing, so it has also been bearing fruit and growing among you from the first day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth.

Colossians 1:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Colossians 1:3 say?
Colossians 1:3 in the NET Bible reads: “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,”
Where is Colossians 1:3 in the Bible?
Colossians 1:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Colossians, chapter 1, verse 3.
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 1:3.
What translation should I read Colossians 1:3 in?
Colossians 1:3 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 1:3?
Colossians 1:3 reads (NET): “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,” 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.
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