“Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,”
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints — Paul's thanksgiving is triggered by report ('we heard,' akouō) of their faith and love. 'Faith in Christ Jesus' (pistis en Christō Iēsō) is trust-reliance on Christ. 'Love for all the saints' (agapē eis pantas tous hagiou) is communal love without boundary. The combination (faith in Christ → love for community) shows authentic discipleship: vertical faith produces horizontal love.
Church Fathers on Colossians 1:4
“Having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus.” A little above he said, “our Lord.” “He,” says he, “is Lord, not the servants.” “Of Jesus Christ.” These names also are symbols of His benefit to us, for “He,” it means, “shall save His people from their sins.” Matthew 1:21]
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