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For byin">[fn] him all things in heaven and on earth were created, things visible and invisible, whether they are kings,thrones">[fn] lords, rulers, or powers. All things have been created through him and for him.John 1:3; Romans 8:38; 11:36; 1 Corinthians 8:6; Ephesians 1:21; 3:9; Colossians 2:10,15; Hebrews 1:2; 2:10; 1 Peter 3:22;">[xr]

For Godhe">[fn] was pleased to have all of his fullness live in him.John 1:16; 3:34; Colossians 2:9; 3:11;">[xr]

Now I am rejoicing in my sufferings for you and completing in my flesh whatever remains of Christ's sufferings on behalf of his body, which is the church.Romans 5:3; 2 Corinthians 1:5-6; 7:4; Ephesians 1:23; Philippians 3:10; 2 Timothy 1:8; 2:10;">[xr]

I became its servantminister">[fn] according to God's commission that was given to me for you, so that I might fulfill the ministry ofthe ministry of">[fn] the word of God.1 Corinthians 9:17; Galatians 2:7; Ephesians 3:2; Colossians 3:23;">[xr]

For I want you to know how much I struggle for you, for those in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen me face to face.my face in the flesh">[fn]Philippians 1:30; Colossians 1:29; 1 Thessalonians 2:2;">[xr]

For although I am absent in body, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in Christ is.1 Corinthians 5:3; 14:40; 1 Thessalonians 2:17; 1 Peter 5:9;">[xr]

For you have been rooted in him and are being built up and strengthened in the faith, just as you were taught, while you overflow with thanksgiving.Ephesians 2:21-22; 3:17; Colossians 1:23;">[xr]

For in him the whole fullness of God lives in bodily form.John 1:14; Colossians 1:19;">[xr]

For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God.Romans 6:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Galatians 2:20; Colossians 1:5; 2:20;">[xr]

Do not lie to one another, for you have stripped off the old man with its practicesLeviticus 19:11; Ephesians 4:22,24-25;">[xr]

Children, obey your parents in everything, for this is pleasing to the Lord.Ephesians 5:24; 6:1; Titus 2:9;">[xr]

Whatever you do, work at it wholeheartedly as though you were doing itlacks though you were doing it">[fn] for the Lord and not merely for people.Ephesians 6:6-7;">[xr]

For the person who does what is wrong will be paid back for what he has done, and there is no favoritism.Deuteronomy 10:17; Romans 2:11; Ephesians 6:9; 1 Peter 1:17;">[xr]

Masters, treat your slaves with justice and fairness, for you know that you also have a Master in heaven.Ephesians 6:9;">[xr]

At the same time also pray for us - that God would open before us a door for the word so that we may tell the secret about Christ, for which I have been imprisoned.Matthew 13:11; 1 Corinthians 4:1; 16:9; 2 Corinthians 2:12; Ephesians 6:19-20; Philippians 1:7; Colossians 1:26; 2:2; 2 Thessalonians 3:1;">[xr]

I am sending him to you for this very reason, so that you may know how we are doing and that he may encourage your hearts.Ephesians 6:22;">[xr]

Jesus, who is called Justus, also greets you. These are the only ones of the circumcision who are fellow workers for the kingdom of God. They have been an encouragement to me.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servantslave">[fn] of Christ Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand maturecomplete">[fn] and completely convinced of the entire will of God.Matthew 5:48; Romans 15:30; 1 Corinthians 2:6; 14:20; Philippians 3:15; Colossians 1:7; Hebrews 5:14;">[xr]

For I can testify on his behalf that he has a deep concern for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hieropolis.

We always thank God for all of you when we mention you in our prayers.Romans 1:8; Ephesians 1:16;">[xr]