Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Colossians 1:1

Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Colossians 1:1 - 1:1

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Cambridge Greek Testament for Schools and Colleges - Colossians 1:1 - 1:1

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1, 2. Salutation

(Col 1:1) Paul, Christ Jesus’ Envoy by God’s will, and Timothy, one of the Brotherhood, (Col 1:2) to those in Colossae who are at once consecrated to God and faithful members of the Brotherhood in Christ—God, the Father of us believers, give you grace and protection.

In beginning his letter with his own name St Paul is following the usual custom of his time (for exceptions see P. Ewald on Eph 1:1).