God for the Colossians (v. 3), but he “also” constantly interceded for them. The news prompted intercession (v. 9) as well as thanksgiving (vv. 3–4). But Moule (Col. 52) links καί with διὰ τοῦτο: “that is precisely why,” while others render καὶ ἡμεῖς by “we, for our part” (Cassirer; sim.Wilson 98). For the main NT uses of καί, see on 3:4. ἀφʼ ἧς ἡμέρας ἠκούσαμεν 1 pl.aor.act.indic. of ἀκούω, hear. “Ever since we heard [this].” On the construction, see on v. 6. The implied object of