Colossians 1:2
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae:
What it says
To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: grace to you and peace from God our Father.
What it is doing
It completes the greeting with the recipients and blessing.
In context
1Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: