Colossians 2:1-5 - Christ, The Mystery Of God

1 For I wish you to know how great a conflict I have for you, and for those in Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; 2 that their hearts may be comforted, they being firmly united in love in order to gain all the riches of the full assurance of understanding, that they may acknowledge the mystery of God, even the Father, and of Christ, 3 in whom are stored up all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.

4 Now I say this, that no one may deceive you by persuasive words. 5 For, though I am absent in flesh, yet I am present with you in spirit, rejoicing to behold your order, and the firmness of your faith in Christ.