2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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(This is a letter from Paul and Timothy to the Colossian believers.)
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## an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God ##
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"chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus"
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## our brother ##
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Paul includes his audience in "our". (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-inclusive]])
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## set apart for God ##
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2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
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Means morally blameless or consecrated or holy ones. AT: "saints".
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2017-06-21 20:45:09 +00:00
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## Grace to you ##
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To give or wish a blessing upon another.
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## Grace to you ##
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"you" refers to the Colossian saints and faithful brethren. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-pluralpronouns]])
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## we always pray for you ##
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2017-06-21 20:47:54 +00:00
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AT: "we prayed very often and sincerely for you." (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-hyperbole]])
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