Cross-references Explore similar Bible verses on Colossians 1:1 in English Standard Version "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother," 1Co 1:1 Paul, called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus, and our brother Sosthenes, 2Co 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all the saints who are in the whole of Achaia: 1Th 3:2 and we sent Timothy, our brother and God’s coworker in the gospel of Christ, to establish and exhort you in your faith,