Colossians 1:3

We give thanks to God - See the notes at the parallel place in Ephesians 1:15-16.

Praying always for you - See the Romans 1:9, note; Ephesians 1:16, note; compare 1 Thessalonians 1:2.

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We give thanks — There is a near resemblance between this epistle, and those to the Ephesians and Philippians.

³ We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,

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