For this reason, we, from the day when we had word of it, keep on in prayer for you, that you may be full of the knowledge of his purpose, with all wisdom and experience of the Spirit,

To whom God was pleased to give knowledge of the wealth of the glory of this secret among the Gentiles, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

And for this purpose I am working, using all my strength by the help of his power which is working in me strongly.

I say this so that you may not be turned away by any deceit of words.

For this reason let no man be your judge in any question of food or drink or feast days or new moons or Sabbaths:

Children, do the orders of your fathers and mothers in all things, for this is pleasing to the Lord.

And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;

And when this letter has been made public among you, let the same be done in the church of Laodicea; and see that you have the letter from Laodicea.

I, Paul, give you this word of love in my handwriting. Keep in memory that I am a prisoner. Grace be with you.