American Standard Version (ASV):
because of the hope which is laid up for you in the heavens, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel,
King James Version (KJV):
For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel;
American Standard Version (ASV):
having heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have toward all the saints,
King James Version (KJV):
Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love [which ye have] to all the saints,
American Standard Version (ASV):
We give thanks to God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
King James Version (KJV):
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you,
American Standard Version (ASV):
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ [that are] at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.
King James Version (KJV):
To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace [be] unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus through the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
King James Version (KJV):
Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus [our] brother,