if ye continue grounded and established in the faith, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, whereof ye have heard, how that it is preached among all creatures, which are under heaven, whereof I, Paul, am made a minister.

To them God willed to make known among the Gentiles how glorious are the riches of that secret truth, which is "Christ in you, the hope of glory."

For I would have you know how great a contest I am waging for you and the brethren in Laodicea, and for all who have never seen my face.

For although I am physically absent, I am with you in spirit, rejoicing to see how stable you are and how firm your faith in the Messiah is.

Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one.

whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that he might know how ye do, and might comfort your hearts,

For I can testify how great his toiling for you is and for the brothers in Laodicea and Hierapolis.