Colossians 1:3-8

3We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you,

4for we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all the saints

5because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth, the gospel

6that has come to you. It is bearing fruit and growing all over the world, just as it has among you since the day you heard it and came to truly appreciate God’s grace.

7You learned this from Epaphras, our dearly loved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf,

8and he has told us about your love in the Spirit.