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For by him were all things created, in the heavens and on the earth, things visible and things invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers; all things have been created through him, and to him.

For all the fullness was pleased to dwell in him;

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the assembly;

the mystery which has been hidden for ages and generations. But now it has been revealed to his saints,

for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.

For I desire to have you know how greatly I strive for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

For though I am absent in the flesh, yet am I with you in the spirit, rejoicing and seeing your order, and the steadfastness of your faith in Christ.

For in him all the fullness of the Godhead dwells bodily,

For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

for which things' sake the wrath of God comes on the sons of disobedience.

Children, obey your parents in all things, for this pleases the Lord.

And whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord, and not for men,

knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance; for you serve the Lord, Christ.

For he who does wrong will receive again for the wrong that he has done, and there is no partiality.

praying together for us also, that God may open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds;

I am sending him to you for this very purpose, that he may know your circumstances and comfort your hearts,

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of Christ, salutes you, always striving for you in his prayers, that you may stand perfect and complete in all the will of God.

For I testify about him, that he has great zeal for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for those in Hierapolis.

We always give thanks to God for all of you, mentioning you in our prayers,

and that our gospel came to you not in word only, but also in power, and in the Holy Spirit, and with much assurance. You know what kind of men we shown ourselves to be among you for your sake.