2To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters The 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
Thanksgiving and Prayer3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,