Colossians 1

The salutation of Paul and Timothy to the Church at Colosse, Colossians 1:1 , Colossians 1:2 . They give thanks to God for the good estate of that Church, and the wonderful progress of the Gospel in every place, Colossians 1:3-6 ; having received particulars of their state from Epaphroditus, which not only excited their gratitude, but led them to pray to God that they might walk worthy of the Gospel; and they give thanks to Him who had made them meet for an inheritance among the saints in light, Colossians 1:7-12 . This state is described as a deliverance from the power of darkness, and being brought into the kingdom of God's dear Son, Colossians 1:13 , Colossians 1:14 . The glorious character of Jesus Christ, and what He has done for mankind, Colossians 1:15-20 . The salvation which the Colossians had received, and of which the apostle had been the minister and dispenser, Colossians 1:21-26 . The sum and substance of the apostle's preaching, and the manner in which he executed his ministry, Colossians 1:27-29 .