because of the hope reserved for you in heaven. You have already heard about this hope in the word of truth,(A) the gospel that has come to you. It is bearing fruit(B) and growing all over the world,(C) just as it has among you since the day you heard it and came to truly appreciate(D) God’s grace.[a](E) You learned this from Epaphras,(F) our dearly loved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ(G) on your[b] behalf,

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  1. 1:6 Or and truly recognized God’s grace
  2. 1:7 Other mss read our

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