Colossians 1:1
Colossians 1:1 (KJV)
1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,
Colossians 1:1 (Literal)
1 Paul, Jesus Christ’s apostle by God’s will and Timothy, a brother,
CONTEXT- Salutation
Colossians 1:1 and 1:2
1 Paul, Jesus Christ’s apostle by God’s will and Timothy, a brother, 2 to the set apart and believing brothers in Christ Jesus at Colosse: Peace and grace to you from God our Father.
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The Structure of Colossians
A - SALUTATION - Col. 1:1 and 2
B - PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING FOR YOUR AFFAIRS - Col. 1:3-8
C - PRAYER TO BE FILLED WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL - Col. 1:9-23
D - LABOR FOR THE DOCTRINE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 1:24-29
E - CONFLICT OVER THE DOCTRINE - Col. 2:1-23
E - RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT - Col. 3:1-17
D - LABOR FOR THE PRACTICE OF THE MYSTERY - Col. 3:18-4:1
C - PRAYER FOR THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD'S WILL TO BE MADE KNOWN - Col. 4:2-6
B - ACTION FOR YOUR (AFFAIRS OR) BENEFIT - Col. 4:7-17
A - SALUTATION - Col. 4:18
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