1 For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you,#tn
Or “I want you to know how hard I am working for you…” and for
those in Laodicea, and for those who have not met me face to
face.#tn Grk “as many as have not seen my face in the flesh.” 2
My goal is that#tn Verse two begins a subordinate ἵνα (Jina)
clause which was divided up into two sentences for the sake of
clarity in English. Thus the phrase “My goal is that” is an
attempt to reflect in the translation the purpose expressed
through the ἵνα clauses. their hearts, having been knit
together#tn BDAG 956 s.v. συμβιβάζω 1.b reads “unite, knit
together.” Some commentators take the verb as a reference to
instruction, “instructed in love.” See P. T. O’Brien,
Colossians, Philemon (WBC), 93. in love, may be encouraged, and
that#tn The phrase “and that” translates the first εἰς (eis)
clause of v. 2 and reflects the second goal of Paul’s striving
and struggle for the Colossians – the first is “encouragement”
and the second is “full assurance.” they may h