1:1 Paul. For details on the Apostle Paul, see Introduction to Romans: Author and Date; see note on Acts 9:1. Timothy. Paul’s co-laborer and true child in the faith (see Introduction to 1 Timothy: Background and Setting; see note on Acts 16:1) was able to be with him because, although Paul was a prisoner, he had personal living quarters (Acts 28:16–31). 1:2 saints. Those who have been separated from sin and set apart to God—the believers in Colosse (see note on 1 Cor. 1:2). faithful. A word used