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

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

which are a shadow of the things to come, but the body is Christs.

(which all are to perish with the using,) after the commandments and teachings of men;

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

Make dead therefore your members which are upon the earth, fornication, uncleanness, lust, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry;

Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, buying up opportunities.

and Jesus, who is called Justus; who are of the circumcision; these only are my fellowworkers for the kingdom of God, who have been an encouragement unto me.

For I bear him witness, that he hath much labor for you, and those that are in Laodicea, and those in Hierapolis.

Salute the brethren which are in Laodicea, and Nymphas, and the church in his house.