Thank God for the Brethren in Colossae!

Paul did not take his praying lightly, nor his thanksgiving. The letters of 2 Corinthians and Galatians do not contain such a prayer with thanks for the brethren. Paul calls God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ because that is what Jesus called Him (John 20:17). Notice the thanks and prayer are directed to the Father and not Jesus. He gave thanks, in part, because he had heard good things about the church in Colossae. Paul often inquired concerning the churches he helped establish when he was away from them (1 Corinthians 1:11). So, this verse does not force us to believe someone else established this church. Paul did work in the region of Phrygia (Acts 16:6). A Christian's faith in Christ, as described here by Paul, would be his loyalty to Christ and obedience of His Word (Romans 1:5; Romans 16:26). Love of the brethren is a natural outgrowth of that faith which proves such faith exists (Colossians 1:3-4; 1 John 3:14)

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