to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are in Colosse: grace be to you, and peace from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ.

in whom are stored up all the treasures of wisdom and of knowledge.

And you are complete in him who is the head of all principality and authority:

which things are a shadow of things to come, but the substance is in Christ,

(all of which are for the destruction of those who use them,) according to the commandments and teachings of men;

If, then, you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where the Christ sits at the right hand of God;

mind the things that are above, not the things that are on the earth:

for you are dead, and your life is hid with the Christ in God.

Put to death, therefore, your members that are on the earth, lewdness, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

And let the peace of God, to which you are called in one body, rule in your hearts, and be thankful.

Walk in wisdom toward those who are without, redeeming the time.

I have sent him with Onesimus, my faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They will make known all things that are done here.

Jesus also, who is called Justus, salutes you: these are of the circumcision: and these only are my fellow-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.