From: Paul, an apostle of the Messiah Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother.

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.

Epaphras, who is one of you, a servant of the Messiah Jesus, sends you his greetings. He is always wrestling in his prayers for you, so that you may stand mature, completely convinced of the entire will of God. For I can testify on his behalf that he has a deep concern for you and for those in Laodicea and in Hierapolis.

When this letter has been read among you, have it read also in the church of the Laodiceans, and be sure to read the one from Laodicea.

saying, "Write on a scroll what you see, and send it to the seven churches: Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea."

"To the messenger of the church in Laodicea, write: "The Amen, the witness who is faithful and true, the originator of God's creation, says this: