Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which you have to all the saints,

In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:

And 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.

If you continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which you have heard, and which was preached to every creature who is under heaven; of which I Paul am made a minister;

For I desire that you know what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh;

As you have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him:

Rooted and built up in him, and established in the faith, as you have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

Which things have indeed a show of wisdom in self-imposed worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any value to the indulgence of the flesh.

Lie not one to another, seeing that you have put off the old man with his deeds;

And have put on the new man, that is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him:

Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also do you.

Masters, give unto your servants that which is just and equal; knowing that you also have a Master in heaven.

Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know your state, and comfort your hearts;

And Jesus, who is called Justus, who are of the circumcision. These only are my fellow workers unto the kingdom of God, who have been a comfort unto me.

And say to Archippus, Take heed to the ministry which you have received in the Lord, that you fulfill it.