To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ that are at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father.

in whom are all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge hidden.

and in him ye are made full, who is the head of all principality and power:

which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ's.

(all which things are to perish with the using), after the precepts and doctrines of men?

Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in will-worship, and humility, and severity to the body; but are not of any value against the indulgence of the flesh.

If then ye were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.

Put to death therefore your members which are upon the earth: fornication, uncleanness, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Servants, obey in all things them that are your masters according to the flesh; not with eye-service, as men-pleasers, but in singleness of heart, fearing the Lord:

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time.

together with Onesimus, the faithful and beloved brother, who is one of you. They shall make known unto you all things that are done here.

and Jesus that is called Justus, who are of the circumcision: these only are my fellow-workers unto the kingdom of God, men that have been a comfort unto me.

Salute the brethren that are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church that is in their house.