Colossians 1:5-7

Christian Standard Bible

⁵ because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth,^(A) the gospel ⁶ that has come to you. It is bearing fruit^(B) and growing all over the world,^(C) just as it has among you since the day you heard it and came to truly appreciate^(D) God’s grace.^{[a](E) 7} You learned this from Epaphras,^(F) our dearly loved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ^(G) on your^[b] behalf,