You too, as you have heard the message of the truth, the good news that means your salvation, and as you have trusted in Him too, have been stamped with the seal of the promised Holy Spirit,

This is why I myself, since I have heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus and in all His people,

that is, if you have heard how God's favor has been entrusted to me for you,

So I beg you not to lose heart over the sorrows that I am suffering for your sake, for they bring you honor.

if, as I take it, you have heard Him and in union with Him have been taught the truth as it is seen in Jesus,

and always be speaking to one another in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Keep on praying and praising the Lord with all your heart;

You slaves must practice obedience to your earthly masters, with reverence and awe, with sincerity of heart, as you would obey Christ,