Paul gives thanks for the Collisions as he testifies of their faith, hope, and love. This is the result of the word of truth, the Gospel, which they received from their own countryman Epaphras. Paul prays that they may be filled with the knowledge of His will so that they may walk in a manner pleasing to God. He declares that they have been delivered from darkness and transferred to the Kingdom of the Lord Jesus in whom they have redemption and forgiveness of sins.