He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence.

Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and fill up on my part that which is lacking of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church;

Greet the brothers who are in Laodicea, and to Nympha and the church that is in her house.

When this letter has been read among you, cause it to be read also in the church of the Laodiceans; and that you also read the letter from Laodicea.