Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, New Living Translation This letter is from Paul, chosen by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy. English Standard Version Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Berean Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Berean Literal Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy the brother, King James Bible Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, New King James Version Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, New American Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, NASB 1995 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, NASB 1977 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Legacy Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Amplified Bible Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Christian Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother: Holman Christian Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God’s will, and Timothy our brother: American Standard Version Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Contemporary English Version From Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from Timothy, who is also a follower. English Revised Version Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, GOD'S WORD® Translation From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by God's will, and from our brother Timothy. Good News Translation From Paul, who by God's will is an apostle of Christ Jesus, and from our brother Timothy-- International Standard Version From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother. Majority Standard Bible Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, NET Bible From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, New Heart English Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Webster's Bible Translation Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Weymouth New Testament Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God--and Timothy our brother: World English Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionPaul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Timotheus the brother, Berean Literal Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy the brother, Young's Literal Translation Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Timotheus the brother, Smith's Literal Translation Paul, sent of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy the brother, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BiblePaul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother, Catholic Public Domain Version Paul, an Apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother, New American Bible Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, New Revised Standard Version Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BiblePAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Ti-mo’the-us our brother, Aramaic Bible in Plain English Paul, an Apostle of Yeshua The Messiah by the will of God, and brother Timotheus, NT Translations Anderson New TestamentPAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, I and Timothy my brother, Godbey New Testament Paul, the apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and brother Timothy, Haweis New Testament PAUL, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy a brother, Mace New Testament Paul an apostle of Jesus Christ by the divine appointment, and Timothy our brother, Weymouth New Testament Paul, an Apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God--and Timothy our brother: Worrell New Testament Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy, the brother, Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Greetings from Paul and Timothy1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace and peace to you from God our Father.… Cross References Acts 9:15 “Go!” said the Lord. “This man is My chosen instrument to carry My name before the Gentiles and their kings, and before the people of Israel. Galatians 1:1 Paul, an apostle—sent not from men nor by man, but by Jesus Christ and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead— 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and our brother Sosthenes, 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God in Corinth, together with all the saints throughout Achaia: Ephesians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints in Ephesus, the faithful in Christ Jesus: Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the saints in Christ Jesus at Philippi, together with the overseers and deacons: 1 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the command of God our Savior and of Christ Jesus our hope, 2 Timothy 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life in Christ Jesus, Titus 1:1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and their knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness, Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Christ Jesus, called to be an apostle, and set apart for the gospel of God— 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace and peace to you. 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Philemon 1:1 Paul, a prisoner of Christ Jesus, and Timothy our brother, To Philemon our beloved fellow worker, Acts 13:2 While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for Me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 22:21 Then He said to me, ‘Go! I will send you far away to the Gentiles.’” Treasury of Scripture Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, an. Romans 1:1 Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, 1 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 2 Corinthians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, unto the church of God which is at Corinth, with all the saints which are in all Achaia: Timotheus. Philippians 1:1 Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians which is in God the Father and in the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Thessalonians 1:1 Paul, and Silvanus, and Timotheus, unto the church of the Thessalonians in God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Jump to Previous Apostle Christ God's Jesus Paul Purpose Timotheus TimothyJump to Next Apostle Christ God's Jesus Paul Purpose Timotheus TimothyColossians 1 1. After salutation Paul thanks God for the Colossians' faith;7. confirms the doctrine of Epaphras; 9. prays further for their increase in grace; 14. describes the supremacy of Christ; 21. encourages them to receive Jesus Christ, and commends his own ministry. Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus Paul identifies himself as an apostle, a term meaning "one who is sent." This designation underscores his authority and mission to spread the gospel. Paul's apostleship was unique as he was not one of the original twelve disciples but was called directly by Christ (Acts 9:3-6). His role as an apostle is affirmed in several of his letters (Romans 1:1, 1 Corinthians 1:1). The title "of Christ Jesus" emphasizes that his authority and mission are derived from Jesus Himself, not from human appointment. by the will of God and Timothy our brother Persons / Places / Events 1. PaulThe author of the letter, an apostle of Christ Jesus. Formerly known as Saul, he was a persecutor of Christians before his dramatic conversion on the road to Damascus. He became one of the most influential apostles, spreading the Gospel to the Gentiles. 2. Timothy A close companion and co-worker of Paul. Timothy is mentioned as "our brother," indicating his role in the early church and his partnership in ministry with Paul. 3. Colossae The city to which this letter is addressed. It was a small city in the Roman province of Asia, known for its diverse population and religious practices. 4. Apostle A term used to describe someone who is sent out with a message. In the New Testament, it specifically refers to those chosen by Christ to spread the Gospel. 5. Christ Jesus The central figure of Christianity, the Messiah, and the Son of God. Paul identifies himself as an apostle of Christ Jesus, emphasizing his divine calling and authority. Teaching Points Divine CallingPaul’s apostleship is by the will of God, reminding us that our callings and purposes are divinely appointed. We should seek to understand and fulfill God’s will in our lives. Partnership in Ministry The mention of Timothy highlights the importance of working together in ministry. We are called to support and encourage one another in our spiritual journeys. Authority of Scripture Paul’s role as an apostle underscores the authority of his writings. As believers, we should regard the teachings of the apostles as foundational to our faith. Identity in Christ Paul identifies himself in relation to Christ Jesus, setting an example for us to find our identity and purpose in our relationship with Christ.(1) Timotheus our brother.--Except in the mention of Timotheus (as in the other Epistles of the captivity; see Philippians 1:1; Philemon 1:1), the salutation is almost verbally coincident with the opening of the Epistle to the Ephesians (where see Note). The mention of Timotheus here, and the omission of his name there, mark the difference in character between the two Epistles. In a special Epistle like this Timotheus would be joined with St. Paul as usual. In a general Epistle to the churches of Asia, the Apostle alone could rightly speak.Verse 1. - Paul, apostle of Christ Jesus through God's will, and Timothy the brother (Ephesians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:1). The apostle designates himself by his office, as always, except in the Macedonian Epistles and the letter of private friendship to Philemon. Timothy shares also in the greeting of the Epistle to Philemon, probably a leading member of the Colossian Church (comp. Colossians 4:9, 17 with Philemon 1:2, 10-12). During St. Paul's long residence at Ephesus Timothy was with him (Acts 19:22), and there, probably, Philemon had come under his influence (see Introduction, § 2), and made Timothy's acquaintance. There was, therefore, at least one link of acquaintance between "Timothy the brother" and "the saints in Colossae" (comp. Philippians 1:1; 2 Corinthians 1:1; 1 and 2 Thessalonians 1:1, where his name appears in the same way). The honourable prominence thus given to Timothy marked him out for future leadership in the Church (1 Timothy 1:3, 18; 2 Timothy 2:2; 2 Timothy 4:2, 5, 6). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Paul,Παῦλος (Paulos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3972: Paul, Paulus. Of Latin origin; Paulus, the name of a Roman and of an apostle. an apostle ἀπόστολος (apostolos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 652: From apostello; a delegate; specially, an ambassador of the Gospel; officially a commissioner of Christ. of Christ Χριστοῦ (Christou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 5547: Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. Jesus Ἰησοῦ (Iēsou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. by διὰ (dia) Preposition Strong's 1223: A primary preposition denoting the channel of an act; through. [the] will θελήματος (thelēmatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2307: An act of will, will; plur: wishes, desires. From the prolonged form of ethelo; a determination, i.e. choice or inclination. of God, Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. Timothy Τιμόθεος (Timotheos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 5095: Timothy, a Christian of Lystra, helper of Paul. From time and theos; dear to God; Timotheus, a Christian. [our] ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. brother, ἀδελφὸς (adelphos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 80: A brother, member of the same religious community, especially a fellow-Christian. A brother near or remote. 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