transition at the outset of 2:6 (“so then,” hōs oun) and as a result regard 2:5 as marking the end of this particular section. It might also be noted that the words “rejoice/delight” and “body” appear in 1:24 and 2:5 respectively and serve as suitable bookends for this portion of Colossians. (Garland, 117, has identified a double chiastic structure for 1:24–2:5.) In this section, Paul reflects on his role as a servant of God and the gospel to the (Gentile) church in general (1:24–29) and to the Colossian