Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas and the brethren with them.
For those whom He foreknew, He also predestined to become conformed to the image of His Son, so that He would be the firstborn among many brethren;
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of a heavenly calling, consider Jesus, the Apostle and High Priest of our confession;
Since you have in obedience to the truth purified your souls for a sincere love of the brethren, fervently love one another from the heart,