Ep 059 (S3E15) Kept Taut by Hope: Colossians Pt 1

References:Intro: Paul, Epaphras, Onesimus, PhilemonTradition has Epaphras as 1st Bishop, Philemon 2nd (?)The church at Laodicea, their letter, Rev 3:14-22Colossians 1:1-8FaithLoveHope v 5ἀπόκειμαι (ap-ok'-i-mahee) - reservedto be laid away, laid by, reserved for one, awaiting himCheck out MSG translation of v 5Recall Heb 6:19 - anchorColossians 1:9-14Paul’s prayer:complete knowledge of his will and to give you spiritual wisdom and understanding.v 10That you will be strengthened with all his glorious powerEndurance - ὑπομονήPatience - μακροθυμίαTransferred from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of His dear Son