Paul the Apostle – Three Minute Bible

Colossians 1:3 – Thankfulness

We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, …

Summary: Loneliness is a horrible affliction. Paul reminds us to be thankful that we are not alone in the world as Christians.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father.

Summary: It is easy to dismiss Paul’s words in this passage as a “Christian greeting,” but it is much, much more than that.

… and Timothy our brother …

Summary: Paul includes Timothy as a co-author of this letter.

… by the will of God,

Summary: It is one thing to claim to be an apostle; it is another to actually be one. Paul was the real deal.