The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Colossians was written by Paul, while he was a prisoner in Rome, to the Christians at Colossae in Asia Minor. Paul writes to encourage them with real truth-that through Christ they have the everlasting love of God.

Colossians 1

1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness;