King James Bible
"Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,"
Paul acknowledges receiving reports about the Colossians' genuine trust in Christ, despite never visiting them personally. This faith forms the foundation of their Christian identity and is the primary reason for Paul's thanksgiving. The phrase emphasizes how news of authentic faith spreads throughout the early church network. Their faith naturally produces love for fellow believers ('saints'), demonstrating the inseparable link between vertical faith and horizontal love. This love extends to 'all' saints, not just their local community, reflecting the universal nature of Christian fellowship that transcends geographical and cultural boundaries.