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Colossians 1:1

Made Simple — Modern English Translation

Translated by Verse Made Simple Editorial

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KJV ORIGINAL

Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother,

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Paul here — Jesus chose me to be his messenger because that's what God wanted, and Timothy (who's like family to us) is with me.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Even the biggest names in faith started with a simple introduction and good people by their side.

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