To the holy, believing, and faithful brothers in Christ, I write to you. Colossians 1:1
You have a hope stored up for you in heaven that is revealed to you in the word of truth, that is, the gospel. All over the world the gospel is bearing fruit and growing. Colossians 1:5-6
We pray that God will fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. Colossians 1:9
In response to God’s blessing and grace, live a life worthy of the Lord. Please him in every way. Bear fruit in every good work. Grow in the knowledge of God. Be strengthened with all power. Colossians 1:10-11
May God, according to his glorious might, bless you with great endurance, patience, and joy. Colossians 1:11-12
Be full of joy. Give thanks to God who has rescued you from the dominion of darkness and brought you into the kingdom of light, that is the kingdom of his Son. Colossians 1:13
The words of the Lord hurt and offend until there is nothing left to hurt or offend. Oswald Chambers