Col 2:1 | MHM | STEP | Paul's Concern for the Colossians In this section, Paul shares his deep care and concern for the Christians in Colossae and other nearby churches, even though he has never met them in person. He feels a strong spiritual connection and is anxious about their spiritual well-being. Paul cares for all believers, even those he does not know, because of his love for Christ and the church. He wants to encourage them to stay strong in faith, love, and understanding. v. 1 : Paul tells the Colossians that he struggles and prays for them, and also for the believers in Laodicea and others who have not met him face to face (Colossians 2:1 ). His care for these churches is so strong it feels like a conflict, or agony, in his heart. He shows that Christians can be united in love and concern, even if they have never met in person.

‏ Colossians 2:1

Paul's Concern for the Colossians

In this section, Paul shares his deep care and concern for the Christians in Colossae and other nearby churches, even though he has never met them in person. He feels a strong spiritual connection and is anxious about their spiritual well-being. Paul cares for all believers, even those he does not know, because of his love for Christ and the church. He wants to encourage them to stay strong in faith, love, and understanding.

v. 1: Paul tells the Colossians that he struggles and prays for them, and also for the believers in Laodicea and others who have not met him face to face (Colossians 2:1 ^a). His care for these churches is so strong it feels like a conflict, or agony, in his heart. He shows that Christians can be united in love and concern, even if they have never met in person.