Philippians 1:1
Greeting
1Paul and Timothy, servants ▼▼Or slaves (for the contextual rendering of the Greek word doulos, see Preface)
of Christ Jesus, To all the bsaints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the coverseers ▼
▼Or bishops; Greek episkopoi
and edeacons: ▼▼Or servants, or ministers; Greek diakonoi
Colossians 1:2
2To the gsaints and faithful brothers ▼▼Or brothers and sisters. The plural Greek word adelphoi (translated “brothers”) refers to siblings in a family. In New Testament usage, depending on the context, adelphoi may refer either to men or to both men and women who are siblings (brothers and sisters) in God’s family, the church
in Christ at Colossae: iGrace to you and peace from God our Father.
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