Through him uniting all things with himself, having made peace through the blood of his cross; through him, I say, uniting all things which are on earth or in heaven.

Whom we are preaching; guiding and teaching every man in all wisdom, so that every man may be complete in Christ;

In whom are all the secret stores of wisdom and knowledge.

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

For these are an image of the things which are to come; but the body is Christ's.

(Rules which are all to come to an end with their use) after the orders and teaching of men?

Then put to death your bodies which are of the earth; wrong use of the flesh, unclean things, passion, evil desires and envy, which is the worship of strange gods;

Servants, in all things do the orders of your natural masters; not only when their eyes are on you, as pleasers of men, but with all your heart, fearing the Lord:

Being certain that the Lord will give you the reward of the heritage: for you are the servants of the Lord Christ.

Be wise in your behaviour to those who are outside, making good use of the time.

And I have sent him to you for this very purpose, so that you may have news of how we are, and so that he may give your hearts comfort;

And Jesus, whose other name is Justus; these are of the circumcision: they are my only brother-workers for the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort to me.