Paul and Apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, Timothy our brother, saints and faithful brethren in Christ, at Colosse, grace and peace to you, from God our Father, the Lord Jesus Christ, Hebrew of the Hebrews, zeal persecuting the church, Paul breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples, Saul why do you persecute me, apostle of the Gentiles, Epaphras our dear fellowservant,