Colossians 1:1-2 Apostle Paul's Prayer and Introduction

1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,

2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

Meaning of Colossians 1:1-2

Colossians 1:1 introduces us to Paul and Timothy's apostolic authority, setting a tone of divine guidance and spiritual mentorship. This greeting not only connects believers to the early church but also emphasizes the timeless importance of divine mission and faithful leadership in Christ's body.

Cross References for Colossians 1:1-2

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1 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Corinthians 1:1

Ephesians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in ... Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:1 Click to read the verse Ephesians 1:1

Matthew 12:18 - “Here is my servant whom I have chosen, the one I love, in whom I delight; I will put my Spirit... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:18

1 Thessalonians 1:1 - Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesu... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 1:1

Philemon 1:1 - Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our dear friend and fell... Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1 Click to read the verse Philemon 1:1

Acts 16:1 - Timothy Joins Paul and Silas He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timoth... Click to read the verse Acts 16:1 Click to read the verse Acts 16:1

1 Thessalonians 3:2 - We sent Timothy, who is our brother and God’s fellow worker in spreading the gospel of Christ, ... Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:2 Click to read the verse 1 Thessalonians 3:2

Philippians 1:1 - Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, toge... Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1 Click to read the verse Philippians 1:1

Romans 16:21 - Timothy, my fellow worker, sends his greetings to you, as do Lucius, Jason and Sosipater, my re... Click to read the verse Romans 16:21 Click to read the verse Romans 16:21

2 Thessalonians 1:1 - Paul, Silas and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesu... Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Thessalonians 1:1

2 Corinthians 1:1 - Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of ... Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:1 Click to read the verse 2 Corinthians 1:1