“Ver. 4. "Having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus." A little above he said, "our Lord." "He," saith he, "is Lord, not the servants." "Of Jesus Christ." These names also are symbols of His benefit to us, for "He," it means, "shall save His people from their sins." (Matt. i. 21.) Ver. 4. "Having heard of your faith in…”
John Chrysostom, 5th c. — Homily on Colossians 1
Original
4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
2To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
3We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
— Colossians 1:4 —
5For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
6Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: