1:1 From Paul, 1 an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
1:17 He himself is before all things and all things are held together 2 in him.
[1:1] 1 tn Grk “Paul.” The word “from” is not in the Greek text, but has been supplied to indicate the sender of the letter.
[1:17] 2 tn BDAG 973 s.v. συνίστημι B.3 suggests “continue, endure, exist, hold together” here.
