Colossians 1 1
Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus (the Messiah, the Anointed) by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
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NCV Colossians 1:1From Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus. I am an apostle because that is what God wanted. Also from Timothy, our brother.
EAS Colossians 1:1This letter is from me, Paul. God chose me to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. Our friend Timothy is here with me while I write.
GNV Colossians 1:1Paul an Apostle of Iesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,