2To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters1:2 The Greek word for brothers and sisters (adelphoi) refers here to believers, both men and women, as part of God’s family; also in 4:15. in Christ:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father.1:2 Some manuscripts Father and the Lord Jesus Christ
2To the 1:2 Lit holy ones; i.e., God’s peoplesaints and faithful brothers and sisters in Christ who are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
2To the 1:2 Every born-again believer (saint) has been reborn from above—spiritually transformed, renewed, made holy and set apart for God’s purpose.saints and faithful 1:2 Lit brethren.believers in Christ [who are] at Colossae: Grace to you and peace [inner calm and spiritual well-being] from God our Father.