Colossians Chapter 1

 

1:1 Paul, an emissary of Yẽshua the Mẽssiah by the will of the Almĩghty, and Timothy our brother, 2 to the holy-set apart and faithful brothers in Mẽssiah who are at Colossae: Loving kindness to you and peace from the Almĩghty our Fãther. 3 We give thanks to the Almĩghty, the Fãther of our Lõrd Yẽshua the Mẽssiah, praying always for you, 4 since we heard of your faithfulness in Mẽssiah Yẽshua and the love which you have for all the holy ones; 5 because of the hope laid up for you in the heavens, of which you previously heard in the word of truth, the good news, 6 which has come to you, just as in all the world also it is constantly bearing fruit and increasing, even as it has been doing in you also since the day you heard of it and understood the loving kindness of the Almĩghty in truth; 7 just as you learned it from Epaphras, our beloved fellow bond-servant, who is a faithful servant of Mẽssiah on our behalf, 8 and he also informed us of your love in the Spĩrit. 9 For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you may walk in a manner worthy of Yãhweh, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of the Almĩghty; 11 strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously 12 giving thanks to the Fãther, who has authorized us to share in the inheritance of the holy ones in light. 13 For He delivered us from the domain of darkness, and transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Sõn, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. 15 And He is the image of the invisible Almĩghty, the one born first in rank, over all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities— all things have been created by Him and for Him. 17 And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. 18 He is also head of the body, the assembly of Yisra’æl; and He is the beginning, the first-in-rank-born from the dead; so that He Himself might come to have first place in everything. 19 For it was the Fãther’s good pleasure for all the complement to dwell in Him, 20 and through Him to reconcile all things to Himself, having made peace through the blood of His cross; through Him, I say, whether things on earth or things in heaven. 21 And although you were formerly alienated and hostile in mind, engaged in evil deeds, 22 yet He has now reconciled you in His fleshly body through death, in order to present you before Him holy and blameless and beyond reproach— 23 if indeed you remain in faithfulness firmly established and steadfast, and not moved away from the hope of the good news that you have heard, which is proclaimed in connection with all creation under heaven, and of which I, Paul, was made a servant. 24 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body (which is the assembly of Yisra’æl) in filling up that which is lacking in Mẽssiah’s afflictions. 25 Of this assembly I was made a servant according to the stewardship from the Almĩghty bestowed on me for your benefit, that I might fully carry out the proclaiming of the word of the Almĩghty, 26 that is, the mystery which has been hidden from the past ages and generations; but has now been manifested to His holy ones, 27 to whom the Almĩghty willed to make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Peoples, which is Mẽssiah in you, the hope of glory. 28 And we proclaim Him, admonishing every man and teaching every man with all wisdom, that we may present every man complete in Mẽssiah. 29 And for this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

 

Colossians Chapter 2

 

2:1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have on your behalf, and for those who are at Laodicea, and for all those who have not personally seen my face, 2 that their hearts may be encouraged, having been knit together in love, and attaining to all the wealth that comes from the full assurance of understanding, resulting in a true knowledge of the Almĩghty’s mystery, that is, Mẽssiah Himself, 3 in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. 4 I say this in order that no one may delude you with persuasive argument. 5 For even though I am absent in body, nevertheless I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see your good discipline and the stability of your faithfulness in Mẽssiah. 6 As you therefore have received Mẽssiah Yẽshua Yãhweh, so walk in Him, 7 having been firmly rooted and now being built up in Him and established in your faithfulness, just as you were instructed, and overflowing with gratitude. 8 See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according to the tradition of men, according to the elementary principles of the world, rather than according to Mẽssiah. 9 For in Him all the complement of the Deity dwells in bodily form, 10 and in connection with Him you are made complete, and He is the head over all rule and authority; 11 and in connection with Him you are also circumcised with a circumcision made without hands, in connection with the removal of the body of the flesh, in connection with the circumcision of Mẽssiah; 12 being buried with Him in connection with the immersion, in connection with which you are also raised up with Him through the faithfulness of the working of the Almĩghty, who raised Him from the dead. 13 And when you were dead in your transgressions and the uncircumcision of your flesh, He maketh you alive together with Him, having forgiven us all our transgressions, 14 blotting out  the certificate of our debt— the judgments) against us even which was hostile to us; and He has taken it out of the way, having nailed it to the cross. 15 When He had disarmed the rulers and authorities, He made a public display of them, having triumphed over them through Him. 16 Therefore let no one judge you in eating and in drinking: whether when partaking of a feast or new moon or Sabbaths — 17 which are a shadow of the things to come. But the body of Mẽssiah, 18 let no one defraud you, delighting in self-abasement and the worship of the messengers, taking his stand on visions he has seen, inflated without cause by his fleshly mind, 19 and not holding fast to the head, from whom the entire body, being supplied and held together by the joints and ligaments, grows with a growth which is from the Almĩghty. 20 If you have died with Mẽssiah to the elementary principles of the world, why, as if you were living in the world, do you submit yourself to decrees, such as, 21 “Do not handle, do not taste, do not touch!” 22 (which all refer to things destined to perish with the using)— in accordance with the commandments and teachings of men? 23 These are matters which have, to be sure, the appearance of wisdom in self-made religion and self-abasement and severe treatment of the body, but are of no value against fleshly indulgence.

 

Colossians Chapter 3

 

3:1 If then you are raised up with Mẽssiah, keep seeking the things above, where Mẽssiah is, seated at the right hand of the Almĩghty. 2 Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. 3 For you die, and your life is hidden with Mẽssiah in the Almĩghty. 4 When Mẽssiah, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory. 5 Therefore consider the members of your earthly body as dead to immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed, which amounts to idolatry. 6 For it is on account of these things that the wrath of the Almĩghty will come, 7 and in them you also once walked, when you were living in them. 8 But now you also, put them all aside: anger, wrath, malice, slander, and abusive speech from your mouth. 9 Do not lie to one another, since you laid aside the old self with its evil practices, 10 and have put on the new self who is being renewed to a true knowledge according to the image of the One who created it 11a renewal which does not depend on being Greek or Jewish— circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or freeman, but on Mẽssiah who is all, and in all. 12 And so, as those  chosen of the Almĩghty, holy and beloved, put on a heart of compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; 13 bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as Yãhweh forgave you, so also should you. 14 And beyond all these things put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity. 15 And let the peace of Mẽssiah rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Mẽssiah richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to the Almĩghty. 17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of Yãhweh, — Yẽshua, giving thanks through Him to the Almĩghty, the Fãther. 18 Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in Yãhweh. 19 Husbands, love your wives, and do not be embittered against them. 20 Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to Yãhweh. 21 Fãthers, do not exasperate your children, that they may not lose heart. 22 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing Yãhweh. 23 Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for Yãhweh rather than for men; 24 knowing that from Yãhweh you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is Yãhweh, — Mẽssiah whom you serve. 25 For he who does wrong will receive the consequences of the wrong which he has done, and that without partiality.

 

Colossians Chapter 4

 

4:1 Masters, grant to your slaves justice and fairness, knowing that you too have a Master in heaven. 2 Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that the Almĩghty may open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Mẽssiah, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 in order that I may make it clear in the way I ought to speak. 5 Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders, making the most of the opportunity. 6 Let your speech always be with loving-kindness, seasoned, as it were, with salt, so that you may know how you should respond to each person. 7 As to all my affairs, Tychicus, our beloved brother and faithful servant and fellow bond-servant in Yãhweh, will bring you information. 8 For I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know about our circumstances and that he may encourage your hearts; 9 and with him Onesimus, our faithful and beloved brother, who is one of your number. They will inform you about the whole situation here. 10 Aristarchus, my fellow prisoner, sends you his greetings; and also Barnabas’ cousin Mark (about whom you received instructions: if he comes to you, welcome him); 11 and also Yẽshua who is called Justus; these are the only fellow workers for the kingdom of the Almĩghty who are from the circumcision; and they have proved to be an encouragement to me. 12 Epaphras, who is one of your number, a bondslave of Yẽshua the Mẽssiah, sends you his greetings, always laboring earnestly for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and fully assured in all the will of the Almĩghty. 13 For I bear him witness that he has a deep concern for you and for those who are in Laodicea and Hierapolis. 14 Luke, the beloved physician, sends you his greetings, and also Demas. 15 Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea and also Nympha and the assembly that is in her house. 16 And when this letter is read among you, have it also read in the assembly of the Laodiceans; and you, for your part read my letter that is coming from Laodicea. 17 And say to Archippus, “Take heed to the ministry which you have received in Yãhweh, that you may fulfill it.” 18 I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. Remember my imprisonment. Loving kindness be with you.