{God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ} (	(9369) the(9369) patri
tou kuriou h(886d)(936e) I(8873)ou Christou). Correct text without kai
(and) as in  3:17 , though usually "the God and Father of our
Lord Jesus Christ" ( 2Co 1:3  11:31  Ro 15:6  1Pe 1:3  Re 1:6 ).
In verse  2  we have the only instance in the opening benediction
of an epistle when the name of "Jesus Christ" is not joined with
"God our Father." {Always} (pantote). Amphibolous position
between eucharistoumen (we give thanks) and proseuchomenoi
(praying). Can go with either.