For through him were created all things, that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible; whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers; all things were created by him and for him.

If ye continue in the faith, grounded and settled, and are not removed from the hope of the gospel which ye have heard, which is preached to every creature that is under heaven, whereof I Paul am made a minister.

both the Father and Christ, In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

And ye are filled by him, who is the head of all principality and power.

By whom also ye are circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh, by the circumcision of Christ:

Buried with him in baptism, by which ye are also risen with him, through the faith of the operation of God, who raised him from the dead.

Let none therefore judge you in meat, or drink, or in respect of a feast-day, or of the new-moon, or of sabbath-days: Which are shadow of things to come;

Therefore if ye are dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as living in the world, receive ye ordinances,

All which are to perish in the using) after the commandments and doctrines of men?

Which things (though they have indeed a shew of wisdom, in voluntary worship and humility, and not sparing the body) yet are not of any value, but are to the satisfying of the flesh.

If ye then are risen with Christ, seek the things above, where Christ sitteth at the right-hand of God.

For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God.

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry:

And the peace of God shall rule in your hearts, to which also ye are called in one body: and be ye thankful.

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

With Onesimus, a faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you: they will make known to you all things that are done here.

receive him,) And Jesus, called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these are the only fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.