of which ye heard before in the word of truth, Which is come to you, as also it is in all the world, and bringeth forth fruit, as it hath done likewise among you, from the day ye heard it, and knew the grace of God in truth:

As ye likewise learned of Epaphras our beloved fellow-servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ for you:

For I would have you know, how great a conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh:

As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him;

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

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

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long-suffering:

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any have a complaint against any; even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye.

Wives, submit yourselves to your own husbands (as is fit) in the Lord.

Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing God.

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not to men: Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance;

That I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.