Col 1:3 | RWP | e4.org | God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ( τω θεω πατρ του κυριου ημων Ιησου Χριστου ). Correct text without κα (and) as in , though usually "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" ( ; ; ; ; ). In verse we have the only instance in the opening benediction of an epistle when the name of "Jesus Christ" is not joined with "God our Father." Always ( παντοτε ). Amphibolous position between ευχαριστουμεν (we give thanks) and προσευχομενο (praying). Can go with either.

‏ Colossians 1:3

God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ ( τω θεω πατρ του κυριου ημων Ιησου Χριστου ). Correct text without κα (and) as in 3:17, though usually "the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ" (2Co 1:3; 11:31; Ro 15:6; 1Pe 1:3; Re 1:6). In verse 2 we have the only instance in the opening benediction of an epistle when the name of "Jesus Christ" is not joined with "God our Father."

Always ( παντοτε ). Amphibolous position between ευχαριστουμεν (we give thanks) and προσευχομενο (praying). Can go with either.