For you recall, brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), our labor and toil. We worked night and day so as not to become a burden to any of you, while proclaiming to you the gospel of God.

For you yourselves know, brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), that our coming to you was not in vain.

We know, brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc) loved by God, that he has chosen you,

Give my greetings to the at Laodicea brothers (adelphous | ἀδελφούς | acc pl masc) who are at Laodicea as well as to Nympha and the in house. her church that meets in her house.

With him is Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother (adelphō | ἀδελφῷ | dat sg masc), who is one of you; they will tell you about everything here.

the news about me. all will tell you Tychicus, a beloved brother (adelphos | ἀδελφός | nom sg masc), faithful minister and fellow servant in the Lord, will tell you all the news about me.

to the at Colossae. saints and faithful brothers (adelphois | ἀδελφοῖς | dat pl masc) in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. our

Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother (adelphos | ἀδελφός | nom sg masc),

Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | nom pl masc) who are with me send their greetings to you.

Finally, brothers (adelphoi | ἀδελφοί | voc pl masc), whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.